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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseMedium

Question

Where will you look for the sporozoites of the malarial parasite?

A

Red blood corpuscles of humans suffering from malaria

B

Spleen of infected humans

C

Salivary glands of a freshly moulted female anopheles mosquito

D

Saliva of an infected female anopheles mosquito

Step-by-Step Solution

Sporozoites are the infectious form of the malarial parasite. the parasites multiply within the mosquito's body to form sporozoites that are stored in their salivary glands When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites a human, these sporozoites are introduced into the body A 'freshly moulted' mosquito (Option C) would not yet have taken an infected blood meal or allowed time for the parasite's cycle to complete, so it would not contain sporozoites. Therefore, the sporozoites are found in the saliva/salivary glands of an infected mosquito.

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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