Malarial parasite is

Polygenetic

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Digenetic

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Monogenetic

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Monomorphic

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Solution

The correct option is D Digenetic
Malarial parasite is digenetic because, its life cycle completes in two hosts. Mosquitoes are the definitive or primary hosts for the malaria parasites, wherein the sexual phase of the parasite's life cycle occurs. Humans and other vertebrates are secondary hosts
So, the correct answer is 'Digenetic'

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