Which Type of Protist Is Responsible for Malaria in Humans

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which type of protist is responsible for malaria in humans, parasitic to both humans and mosquitoes?

• A) Ciliates
• B) Actinopods
• C) Dinoflagellates
• D) Apicomplexans
• E) Foraminiferans

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