biology : class12 Plasmodium Species : Causative Organism, Plasmodium, Life Cycle, Symptoms, Prevention : Malaria MCQ Questions and Answers
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Plasmodium Species
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1. Which species of Plasmodium commonly causes benign tertian malaria?
A.
Plasmodium vivax
B.
Plasmodium falciparum
C.
Plasmodium malariae
D.
Plasmodium ovale
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium vivax
Explanation:
Plasmodium vivax is commonly associated with benign tertian malaria, in which fever may recur approximately every 48 hours.
2. Which species of Plasmodium is responsible for the most severe form of human malaria?
A.
Plasmodium ovale
B.
Plasmodium malariae
C.
Plasmodium falciparum
D.
Plasmodium vivax
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium falciparum
Explanation:
Plasmodium falciparum causes the most severe form of malaria and can lead to life-threatening complications.
3. Which Plasmodium species causes quartan malaria?
A.
Plasmodium vivax
B.
Plasmodium malariae
C.
Plasmodium falciparum
D.
Plasmodium ovale
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium malariae
Explanation:
Plasmodium malariae causes quartan malaria, characterized by fever that may recur approximately every 72 hours.
4. Which Plasmodium species is associated with ovale malaria?
A.
Plasmodium malariae
B.
Plasmodium falciparum
C.
Plasmodium vivax
D.
Plasmodium ovale
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium ovale
Explanation:
Plasmodium ovale is the species that causes ovale malaria in humans.
5. Which of the following is a species of Plasmodium that infects humans?
A.
Plasmodium vivax
B.
Escherichia coli
C.
Trypanosoma cruzi
D.
Entamoeba histolytica
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium vivax
Explanation:
Plasmodium vivax is one of the Plasmodium species known to infect humans and cause malaria.
6. Which Plasmodium species is generally considered the most common cause of malaria in many parts of India?
A.
Plasmodium ovale
B.
Plasmodium vivax
C.
Plasmodium malariae
D.
Plasmodium knowlesi
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium vivax
Explanation:
Plasmodium vivax is commonly reported as a major malaria-causing species in India.
7. Which species is known for causing malignant tertian malaria?
A.
Plasmodium falciparum
B.
Plasmodium ovale
C.
Plasmodium malariae
D.
Plasmodium vivax
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium falciparum
Explanation:
Plasmodium falciparum causes malignant tertian malaria, a severe form with fever patterns commonly associated with about 48-hour intervals.
8. Which Plasmodium species is also called the quartan malaria parasite?
A.
Plasmodium ovale
B.
Plasmodium vivax
C.
Plasmodium malariae
D.
Plasmodium falciparum
Correct Answer:
Plasmodium malariae
Explanation:
Plasmodium malariae is called the quartan malaria parasite because its fever cycle is approximately 72 hours.
9. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A.
Plasmodium falciparum — malignant tertian malaria