The malaria-causing organism Plasmodium is a member of the group called Apicomplexans, which
A) are all parasites.
B) have simple life cycles.
C) contain multiple contractile vacuoles.
D) typically have a single host.
E) reproduce only asexually.

Question

The malaria-causing organism Plasmodium is a member of the group called Apicomplexans, which
A) are all parasites. 
B) have simple life cycles.
C) contain multiple contractile vacuoles.
D) typically have a single host.
E) reproduce only asexually.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text explicitly states that Apicomplexans are parasites.

Answer: D
 The text suggests that Apicomplexans typically have a single host.

The other choices are incorrect based on the information provided.

The Malaria-Causing Organism Plasmodium Is a Member of the Group