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Plasmodium falciparum is a unicellular parasite which causes malignant malaria in human beings. It divides by multiple fission in which the prominent nucleus divides into many nuclei and each of which along with a part of cytoplasm forms a new individual. Based on the given information, predict the group to which this parasite belongs.


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Monera

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Protista

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Fungi

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Animalia

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Solution

The correct option is B

Protista


It is given that the malarial parasite is unicellular and has a prominent nucleus. This means that it is a unicellular and eukaryotic organism. Hence, it will belong to the kingdom Protista.


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