7 Questions
What is released from the liver when schizonts rupture?
Merozoites
Where do sporozoites from the mosquito migrate to in the human host?
Liver
Which stage of the malaria parasite can remain dormant in the liver for months?
Hypnozoite
What is the primary habitat of Paramecium?
Stagnant basins and ponds
Why are Paramecium widely used in classrooms and laboratories?
Because they are easily induced to conjugate and divide
How has one ciliate researcher characterized Paramecium?
The white rat of the phylum Ciliophora
In which category does Paramecium belong taxonomically?
Eukaryotic unicellular ciliates
Test your knowledge of the various stages in the lifecycle of the malaria parasite, from inoculation by a mosquito to the release of merozoites and the formation of hypnozoites in the liver.
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