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  • In which of the following cells the sporogony in the lifecycle of Plasmodium occurs?Option: 1 Schizont<div class='qn

In which of the following cells the sporogony in the lifecycle of Plasmodium occurs?

Option: 1

Schizont


Option: 2

RBCs of Human


Option: 3

Oocyst


Option: 4

Salivary gland cells of Anopheles


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Multiple Fission in Plasmodium:

  • The multiple fission in Plasmodium occurs in schizont, which is a rounded unicellular structure present in hepatocytes and RBCs of man and in oocyst, which is present over the stomach of female Anopheles mosquito.
  • The multiple fission in schizont is called schizogony and the daughter organisms so formed are called merozoites.
  • The multiple fission in oocyst is called sporogony and the daughter organisms so formed are called sporozoites.
     

The multiple fission in oocyst is called sporogony and the daughter organisms so formed are called sporozoites. Oocysts are present over the stomach of female Anopheles mosquito. Hence, the correct answer is option c.

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