Q183 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Zoology

Where will you look for the sporozoites of the malarial parasite?

  • A
    Red blood corpuscles of humans suffering from malaria
  • B
    Spleen of infected humans
  • C
    Salivary glands of freshly moulted female Anopheles mosquito
  • Correct answer
    D
    Saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquito

Solution

Sporozoite are the infective stage of malarial parasite. They are present in the saliva of infected female Anopheles mosquito.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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