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Which of the following diseases is caused by a 'Protozoa' and transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Dengue
  2. Malaria
  3. Cholera
  4. Tuberculosis

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Malaria

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Malaria šŸ“š Explanation: Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is a type of protozoa. When an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites a human, it injects the parasite into the bloodstream, where it eventually attacks the liver and red blood cells. Symptoms typically include high fever, chills, and flu-like illness.