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Which of the following stage of malarial parasite is not found in the vector
Which of the following stage of malarial parasite is not found in the vector
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The correct option is C Merozoite
- The parasites in infected liver cells of humans are known as merozoites. Within the red blood cells of humans, the merozoites grow first to a ring-shaped form and then to a larger form called a trophozoite. In malaria, female Anopheles mosquito is the vector in which Plasmodium undergo sexual cycle.
- In the vector, gametocytes develop into male and female gametes which fertilize each other, forming a zygote. Zygotes then develop into a motile form called an ookinete. Oocysts divide many times to produce large numbers of small elongated sporozoites.
So, the correct answer is 'Merozoite'.
- The parasites in infected liver cells of humans are known as merozoites. Within the red blood cells of humans, the merozoites grow first to a ring-shaped form and then to a larger form called a trophozoite. In malaria, female Anopheles mosquito is the vector in which Plasmodium undergo sexual cycle.
- In the vector, gametocytes develop into male and female gametes which fertilize each other, forming a zygote. Zygotes then develop into a motile form called an ookinete. Oocysts divide many times to produce large numbers of small elongated sporozoites.
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