In Plasmodium, the diploid stage is

Oocyst

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Gamont

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Schizont

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Sporozoite

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The correct option is A Oocyst
The motile diploid zygote formed by fertilization (anisogamy) of macro gamete by a micro gamete is called ookinete. Ookinete penetrates the stomach wall and forms encysted zygote called oocyst or sporont .

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