Infection by Which Strain of Malaria Has the Highest Case

question 12

Multiple Choice

Infection by which strain of malaria has the highest case fatality rate?

• A) Plasmodium falciparum
• B) Plasmodium vivax
• C) Plasmodium ovale
• D) Plasmodium malariae

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Definitions:

Flowering Plant

Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by bearing flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a fruit.

Lignin

A complicated organic molecule found in the cell walls of numerous plants, contributing to their stiff and woody nature.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is indigestible to humans.

Xylem

The plant's vascular system responsible for transporting water and dissolved nutrients from the roots throughout the rest of the plant.