Class NEET 2026 ALL Q #2066
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
Which of the following statements is correct about Plasmodium?
(A) Fertilization takes place in mosquito gut
(B) Reproduces sexually in liver cells
(C) Reproduces sexually in RBCs
(D) Gametocytes develop in mosquito gut
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Correct Answer: A

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Step 1: Analyze the Life Cycle of Plasmodium

The life cycle of Plasmodium is digenetic, involving two hosts: the female Anopheles mosquito (definitive host) and humans (intermediate host).

Step 2: Evaluate Sexual Reproduction

Sexual reproduction (gametogamy and syngamy) occurs exclusively within the gut of the female Anopheles mosquito. The gametocytes, which are formed in human blood, are ingested by the mosquito during a blood meal.

Step 3: Verify the Options

Option (A) is correct because fertilization (fusion of gametes) occurs in the mosquito gut. Option (B) and (C) are incorrect because sexual reproduction does not occur in human liver cells or RBCs; these sites are for asexual multiplication (schizogony). Option (D) is incorrect because gametocytes develop in human blood, not the mosquito gut.

Final Answer: (A)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because it requires the student to synthesize knowledge of the complex life cycle of a parasite to identify the specific site of biological processes.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of biological principles and life-cycle stages rather than rote memorization of isolated facts.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. It aligns with the NCERT Biology curriculum (Human Health and Disease) and tests the student's ability to differentiate between host-specific life stages.

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