Asked by April Doucet on May 19, 2024
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What causes malaria?
A) viruses
B) plasmodium parasites
C) bacteria
D) parasitic worms
Parasitic Worms
Worms that live on or in a host organism and derive nutrients at the host's expense, often causing disease.
Plasmodium Parasites
Parasites responsible for causing malaria in humans, transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
Malaria
A mosquito-borne infectious disease affecting humans and animals caused by Plasmodium parasites.
- Understand the role of vectors in the spread of infectious diseases and the mechanisms of their transmission.
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Dheeraj KumarMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of vectors in the spread of infectious diseases and the mechanisms of their transmission.