Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Protozoa
Explanation:
· Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus, which are single-celled protozoa.
· It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Information Booster:
· Common Plasmodium species: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae.
· The first symptoms—fever, headache, and chills—usually appear 10–15 days after the infective bite.
Additional Knowledge:
· Bacteria: Cause diseases like Tuberculosis, Cholera, and Typhoid.
· Virus: Cause diseases like Influenza, COVID-19, and AIDS.