Schizogony refers to the life-cycle stage of ________ in Plasmodium falciparum, which is found in the ________ stage.

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Schizogony is a form of asexual reproduction in Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by multiple rounds of mitotic division without cell division, leading to the formation of numerous daughter cells. This process occurs in the liver stage of the parasite's life cycle within the vertebrate host, allowing it to rapidly increase its population before infecting red blood cells.

Schizogony Refers to the Life-Cycle Stage of ________ in Plasmodium