NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What is the life cycle of Plasmodium dependent on?
Options
- AOne host - human
- BOne host - mosquitoes
- CTwo hosts - human and mosquitoes
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
C. Two hosts - human and mosquitoes
Step-by-step solution
Malaria is caused by a tiny protozoan named Plasmodium.Malignant malaria, which is the most serious form of malaria, is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.The female Anopheles mosquito is the vector (transmitting agent) in the life cycle of Plasmodium. The sporozoites of Plasmodium are stored in the salivary glands of the mosquito and when the mosquito bites a human, the sporozoites are introduced into their body. The life cycle of Plasmodium is dependent on two hosts - human and mosquitoes. The female Anopheles mosqu