ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q179Human Health and DiseaseIn our bank: Strong match · 83%
Which of the following statements is correct about Plasmodium?
- A.Reproduces sexually in liver cells
- B.Reproduces sexually in RBCs
- C.Gametocytes develop in the mosquito gut
- D.Fertilization takes place in the mosquito gut✓
Correct Answer
(D) Fertilization takes place in the mosquito gut
Solution & Explanation
Plasmodium multiplies asexually in human liver cells and RBCs (forming gametocytes within RBCs). When a female Anopheles takes a blood meal, the gametocytes are taken up and the sexual stages — fertilization and further development (forming sporozoites) — occur in the mosquito's gut. So option (4) is correct.
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