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Question
Which form of asexual reproduction is characteristic of sporozoans like Plasmodium and involves multiple nuclear divisions followed by cytoplasmic segmentation?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The document describes 'Multiple fission (Schizogony)' as a process 'typical of sporozoans such as Plasmodium, is an effective means of rapid multiplication, particularly within a host organism's system. The parent cell (trophozoite) undergoes multiple nuclear divisions. The cytoplasm then segments around each nucleus, dividing the cell into numerous identical daughter cells, known as merozoites or sporozoites.'
Hint
Consider the reproductive method that leads to many daughter cells from a single parent, especially in parasitic forms like Plasmodium.