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Assertion : Erythrocytic merozoites form...

Assertion : Erythrocytic merozoites form gametocytes.
Reason : Gametocytes are of two - male and female

A

If both the assertion and the reason ate true but the reason is not correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and the reason ate true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Some erythrocytic merozoites enter fresh RBCs. And form rounded gametocytes (gamonts). The gametocytes are of two types-(i) Smaller male gametocytes or microgameto and (ii) female gametocytes or macrogametocytes.
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