Question

Which of the following organism causes malaria?

• A. Entamoeba histolytica
• B. Salmonella typhi
• C. Trypanosoma
• D. Plasmodium

Answer 1

The correct option is D Plasmodium

The causative agent for malaria is a parasitic protozoan Plasmodium. Plasmodium ovaleis similar to the species ofPlasmodium vivax. This is the species of protozoan causing malaria in humans. The mosquitoes serve as their definitive host. The humans are the intermediate host. These organisms require the mosquitoes as a vector for transmission and a host to complete their life cycle.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.