The simultaneous bursting of millions of which type of cells causes the symptoms of malaria
Correct answer: B. Red blood cells
- A. White blood cells
- B. Red blood cells
- C. Platelets
- D. All of these
Explanation
Malaria symptoms are caused by the simultaneous bursting of millions of red blood cells, a process induced by the malaria parasite, Plasmodium. When these parasites multiply within red blood cells, they eventually cause the cells to burst, releasing more parasites into the bloodstream and leading to symptoms such as fever and chills. White blood cells and platelets are not involved in this process, as they have different roles in the body.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Protista contains mainly unicellular eukaryotes, although some forms are colonial or multicellular, with varied nutritional and reproductive methods. Questions examine protozoans, algae and examples such as Amoeba, Paramecium and Euglena, while distinguishing protists from prokaryotes, fungi and true plants.
Practise Biodiversity and Variety of Life
3,130 free Biodiversity and Variety of Life MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.