Malaria Is Caused by an __________, Which Is Carried to a Host

question 92

Multiple Choice

Malaria is caused by an __________, which is carried to a host by a __________.

• A) apicomplexan; fly
• B) apicomplexan; mosquito
• C) apicomplexan; body louse
• D) actinopod; fly
• E) actinopod; mosquito

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Definitions:

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