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Question
The microorganism that is responsible for malaria is called.........
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Malaria is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Anopheles is the vector, not the causative microorganism itself.
Hint
Think about the parasitic genus that causes malaria, not its insect vector.