Malaria is caused by a parasite called:

Plasmodium

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Yeast

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Amoeba

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Paramecium

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Solution

The correct option is A Plasmodium
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.
The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called "malaria vectors."
Thus, option A is correct.

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