Q:
Select the four statements about Plasmodium that are true.
A) Inside an infected mosquito, haploid gametes fuse, forming a diploid zygote that develops into an oocyst
B) Plasmodium cells infect two specific types of cells in humans.
C) Inside an infected mosquito, haploid gametes fuse, forming a haploid zygote that develops into an oocyst.
D) When a mosquito bites a human with malaria, diploid Plasmodium cells enter the mosquito.
E) Plasmodium cells are transferred to humans through mosquito saliva.
F) The life cycle of Plasmodium involves only haploid forms.
G) The complete life cycle of Plasmodium requires two hosts.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) A, B, E, G
Explanation: Plasmodium is a genus of unicellular eukaryotes that are obligate parasites of vertebrates and insects.
From the above given options, A, B, E, G are TRUE regarding Plasmodium.
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