Question

Tell the different stages of the life cycle of the malarial parasite in the human body.

Answer 1

1. Sporozoite stage: Enters liver cells after mosquito bite.
2. Schizont: Sporozoites multiply asexually in liver cells to form merozoites.
3. Merozoite: Released into the bloodstream; infects red blood cells (RBCs).
4. Trophozoite: Active feeding stage in RBCs.
5. Schizogony: RBCs burst to release more merozoites, causing fever.