Question

What is ookinete in the life cycle of Plasmodium In female Anopheles mosquitoes?

Answer 1

Ookinete:

1. The flagellated embryo formed when microgamete and macrogamete of certain sporozoans fuses is known as an ookinete.
2. It is formed during the life cycle of Plasmodium.
3. In Plasmodium, ookinete is a type of developmental stage that invades the midgut of the female Anopheles mosquito.
4. Ookinetes are worm-like motile structures.