Malaria is a common disease and is caused by a

Bacterium

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Virion

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Protozoan

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Helminths

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Solution

The correct option is C Protozoan
Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite Plasmodium. It is carried by the female Anopheles which is injected into the blood stream. It proliferates in the liver and destroys the RBC.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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