The parasite that causes malaria has a complex life cycle involving both a definitive and an intermediate host.This parasitic protist also contains an elaborate cortex.This parasite is best categorized as a(n)

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The mention of "parasitic protist" indicates that the organism is a eukaryote, ruling out choice A (fungus) and D (alga). The reference to the elaborate cortex indicates that the organism belongs to the Alveolata phylum, making choice C the correct answer. The mention of a complex life cycle involving a definitive and intermediate host eliminates choice B (trypanosome).

The Parasite That Causes Malaria Has a Complex Life Cycle