Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
During the life cycle of Plasmodium, sexual reproduction takes place in which of the following hosts?
A
Human
B
Female Anopheles mosquito
C
Male Anopheles mosquito
D
Both (a) and (b)
Answer
Female Anopheles mosquito
Explanation
Solution
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite. It has two hosts to complete its life cycle. Female Anopheles mosquito is the primary host in which the sexual phase of the parasite occurs. Human being is the secondary host in which the asexual phase of the parasite occurs.