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Which organism is responsible for causing malaria?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Microbiology and Parasitology
 **Related Topics**: Infectious diseases, vectors, protozoa
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of disease causation and different types of microorganisms.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  The question asks about the causative agent of malaria.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Identify the causative agent of malaria from the given options.
  Reasoning: Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
  Formula/Rule: None directly applicable, this is a factual question.
 2. Compare the given options with the known causative agent of malaria.
  Working:  Plasmodium is the genus of parasitic protozoa that causes malaria.
  Key Point: Trypanosoma causes sleeping sickness, Paramecium is a ciliate, and Amoeba is an amoeboid protozoan.
 3. Select the correct option.
  Result: Plasmodium (option B) is the correct answer.
  Verification:  This is a well-established fact in parasitology.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Trypanosoma causes African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).
B ✓: Plasmodium is the genus of protozoa that causes malaria.  There are several species within the Plasmodium genus that infect humans.
C :x: Paramecium is a genus of unicellular ciliate protozoa, not associated with malaria.
D :x: Amoeba is a genus of amoeboid protozoa; some species can cause amoebiasis, but not malaria.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing malaria with other parasitic diseases like sleeping sickness or amoebiasis:  Knowing the specific causative agent for each disease is crucial.
  2.Not recalling the name Plasmodium: Regularly reviewing the names of common disease-causing organisms is important.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember the genus name Plasmodium for malaria.
  2.Associate malaria with mosquitoes (the vector) to aid memory.

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Trypanosoma

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The correct Option is "Plasmodium"

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Paramecium

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Amoeba

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