Schizogony refers to which life-cycle stage in Plasmodium falciparum?
A) mitotic reproduction and zygote development into spore-like form for transmission to next host; found in mosquito stage
B) mitotic reproduction to achieve large population within host; found in liver stage and RBC stage
C) meiotic reproduction to produce gametes; found in RBC stage
D) mitotic reproduction and zygote development into spore-like form for transmission to next host; found in RBC stage
E) meiotic reproduction to produce gametes; found in mosquito stage

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Schizogony is a process of asexual reproduction in Plasmodium falciparum where there is mitotic reproduction to increase the parasite population within the host. This occurs in both the liver stage and the red blood cell (RBC) stage of the parasite's life cycle.

Schizogony Refers to Which Life-Cycle Stage in Plasmodium Falciparum