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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 are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not 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
Mesozoites formed from erythrocyte differentiate into gametocyte i.e. male gametocyte (microgamete) and larger female gametocyte (macrogametocyte).
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