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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Malaria is caused by
Options
A Protozoa
Correct Answer
B Bacteria
C Virus
D Fungus
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Malaria is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium (Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi). These are apicomplexan protozoa transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

Hint

This disease is caused by a single-celled eukaryotic parasite transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 915 of 2214
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