Which of the following is the infective stage of the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)
or
The stage of plasmodium that contains rhopteries is

Options

A. Gametocyte
B. Merozoite
C. Sporozoite
D. Trophozoite

Answer

C

Explanation

The malaria parasite life cycle involves two hosts. During blood meal malaria infected female Anopheles mosquito inoculates sporozoites into the human host. Sporozoites infect liver cells and mature into schizont which rupture and release merozoites.