Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 192

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

Options:

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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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Some erythrocytic merozoites enter fresh RBCs.

And form rounded gametocytes (gamonts).

The gametocytes are of two types ? (i) Smaller male gametocytes or microgamete and (ii) Larger female gametocytes or macrogametocytes.