Which of the Following Does Not Occur During the Erythrocytic

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not occur during the erythrocytic stage of the malarial life cycle?

• A)Sporozoites are produced within erythrocytes and are released by the infected red blood cells.
• B)The parasites are protected from the host's immune response.
• C)The parasite reproduces sexually producing microgametocytes and macrogametocytes.
• D)The parasite reproduces asexually via schizogony,producing merozoites.

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