Biology JAMB

The vector of the malaria parasite is?

A. female Aedes mosquito
B. female Anopheles mosquito
C. male Culex mosquito
D. female Culex mosquito

Correct Answer:

Option B – female Anopheles mosquito

Explanation

The blood stage parasites are those that cause the symptoms of malaria. When certain forms of blood stage parasites (gametocytes, which occur in male and female forms) are ingested during blood feeding by a female Anopheles mosquito.

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