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The protozoans that cause malaria in humans are

A
Trichosomes
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Dinoflagellates
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Sporozoans
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Radiolarians
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Solution

The correct option is C Sporozoans
Sporozoans are a type of microorganism which is characterized by no cilia or flagella. These are generally parasitic and are carried by a vector. The best-known sporozoan is Plasmodium falciparum, the causative organism of malaria. "Sporozoa."
So, the correct answer is option C.

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