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The sporozoites that cause infection, when a female Anopheles mosquito bites a person, are formed in

A

liver of human

B

RBCs of mosquito

C

salivary glands of mosquito

D

intestine of human

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism and Disease**: The question refers to sporozoites, which are associated with malaria. The causative agent of malaria is the Plasmodium species, particularly Plasmodium vivax. 2. **Understand the Life Cycle of Plasmodium**: The life cycle of Plasmodium involves two hosts: humans and female Anopheles mosquitoes. In humans, the asexual reproduction occurs, while the sexual reproduction takes place in the mosquito. 3. **Sporozoite Formation**: In the female Anopheles mosquito, after the fertilization of gametes, a zygote is formed. This zygote develops into an oocyst. 4. **Location of Sporozoite Production**: The oocyst eventually ruptures, releasing sporozoites. These sporozoites are produced in the gut (or intestine) of the female Anopheles mosquito. 5. **Storage of Sporozoites**: After their formation in the intestine, the sporozoites migrate to and are stored in the salivary glands of the mosquito. 6. **Infection Process**: When the female Anopheles mosquito bites a human, the sporozoites are injected into the bloodstream, initiating the infection. **Final Answer**: The sporozoites that cause infection when a female Anopheles mosquito bites a person are formed in the intestine of the mosquito. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism and Disease**: The question refers to sporozoites, which are associated with malaria. The causative agent of malaria is the Plasmodium species, particularly Plasmodium vivax. 2. **Understand the Life Cycle of Plasmodium**: The life cycle of Plasmodium involves two hosts: humans and female Anopheles mosquitoes. In humans, the asexual reproduction occurs, while the sexual reproduction takes place in the mosquito. 3. **Sporozoite Formation**: In the female Anopheles mosquito, after the fertilization of gametes, a zygote is formed. This zygote develops into an oocyst. ...
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