Human Health and Disease · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which stage of Plasmodium is injected into a human by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito?
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Which stage of Plasmodium is injected into a human by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito?
- A.Merozoite
- B.SporozoiteCorrect answer
- C.Gametocyte
- D.Ookinete
Solution
The infected female Anopheles mosquito injects Plasmodium sporozoites into the human bloodstream. These sporozoites first reach the liver and initiate the asexual phase of the parasite's life cycle.
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