Question

Is malaria a protist?

Answer 1

Malaria:

1. The causative agent of malaria is a parasite called Plasmodium, which is a protist.
2. Protists are single-celled eukaryotes.
3. The transmitter of malaria is the female Anopheles mosquito, i.e., it acts as a vector.
4. It causes symptoms like chills, headache, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
5. In severe cases, it may also lead to jaundice and anemia.