Multiple fission in Plasmodium is

Gamogamy

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Schizogony

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Sporulation

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Schizogony
The sporozoite of Plasmodium is transferred into the man by female mosquito through its salivary gland. It goes inside the liver and enlarges it becomes round in shape. They are known as schizont. They divide by multiple fission and form cryptozoites in liver. This process is called as schizogony.
So, the correct answer is 'Schizogony'

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