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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseMedium

Question

Motile zygote of Plasmodium occurs in:

A

Gut of female Anopheles

B

Salivary glands of Anopheles

C

Human RBCs

D

Human liver

Step-by-Step Solution

When a female Anopheles mosquito bites an infected person, the parasites enter the mosquito's body and undergo further development. The fusion of male and female gametes (fertilisation) takes place in the mosquito's gut. The resulting zygote becomes motile (known as an ookinete) to penetrate the gut wall. The salivary glands later store the infectious sporozoites formed after this stage.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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