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JAMB Biology 1992 Question 39

Question 39

Microorganisms and Health

Malaria symptoms are caused by

  1. A.toxins released into the blood as a result of the destruction of red blood cells
  2. B.the multiplication of the malaria sporozoites in the liver
  3. C.the invasion of the red blood cells by the trophozoites
  4. D.the developemnt of merozoites into gametocytes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (toxins released into the blood as a result of the destruction of red blood cells)

Explanation

When infected red cells burst, merozoites and toxins are released into the blood, causing the fever and chills of malaria.