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Question
Tell the different stages of the life cycle of the malarial parasite in the human body.
Short Answer
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Solution
- Sporozoite stage: Enters liver cells after mosquito bite.
- Schizont: Sporozoites multiply asexually in liver cells to form merozoites.
- Merozoite: Released into the bloodstream; infects red blood cells (RBCs).
- Trophozoite: Active feeding stage in RBCs.
- Schizogony: RBCs burst to release more merozoites, causing fever.
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