Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 198
Assertion : The interval between the entry of the sporozoite into human blood and the appearance of the fever is called incubation period. Reason : The incubation period of malaria in man is about 10-15 days.
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: C
Solution:
The symptoms of malaria first appear about 14 days after the infection of the malarial parasite in man.
This interval of time is known as incubation period.
During this period, the parasites multiply to increase their number so that they can infect red blood cells and cause malaria.
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