Figure 27.4
-Answer the question using the accompanying figure. Which stage of the Plasmodium life cycle does label D represent?
A) sporozoite
B) gametocyte
C) cyst
D) zygote
E) merozoite

Question

Figure 27.4 
-Answer the question using the accompanying figure. Which stage of the Plasmodium life cycle does label D represent?
A) sporozoite 
B) gametocyte 
C) cyst 
D) zygote 
E) merozoite

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label D represents the gametocyte stage, which is the form of Plasmodium that circulates in the blood and can be taken up by mosquitoes, where it will then undergo sexual reproduction.

Figure 27.4 -Answer the Question Using the Accompanying Figure. Which Stage of Which