Which of the following disease is caused by a protozoan?
A
Tuberculosis
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B
Polio
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C
Typhoid
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D
Malaria
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Solution
The correct option is D
Malaria
Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasite, Plasmodium. Protozoans are the unicellular microorganisms. Most of the protozoans are free-living and found in soil and fresh water.