The following are the stages of life cycle of Plasmodium. A…

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The following are the stages of life cycle of Plasmodium. Arrange the stages in the proper order.

The parasites reproduce asexually in RBCs, bursting the cells.

The parasites reproduce asexually in liver cells, bursting the cells and releasing into blood.

Gametocytes develop in RBCs.

Sporozoites reach the liver through the blood.
(E) Female mosquito injects sporozoites into humans during bite. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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(E) Mosquito bite: Sporozoites are injected into the human.

To Liver: Sporozoites travel through blood to the liver.

Liver Stage: Parasites multiply asexually in liver cells and burst them.

RBC Stage: Parasites enter RBCs, multiply asexually, and burst them (causing fever).

Sexual Stage: Gametocytes develop in the RBCs for the next mosquito to pick up.

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