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Plasmodium, the causative agent of malaria, belongs to which group of protists?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Classification of Protists
 **Related Topics**: Malaria, Parasitology, Apicomplexa
 **Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of protist classification and the characteristics of different protist groups.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  Plasmodium is the causative agent of malaria.
  We need to identify the group of protists to which it belongs.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. Identify the characteristics of Plasmodium.
  Reasoning: Plasmodium is a parasitic protist that undergoes a complex life cycle involving both asexual and sexual reproduction within its host (mosquito and human).
  Formula/Rule:  None directly applicable; this is a classification problem relying on knowledge of protist characteristics.
 2. Compare Plasmodium's characteristics to the characteristics of different protist groups.
  Working:  Amoeboids move using pseudopods, flagellates use flagella, ciliates use cilia for movement and feeding. Sporozoans are non-motile, parasitic protists that form spores at some point in their life cycle. Plasmodium's non-motile nature and spore formation align with the characteristics of sporozoans.
  Key Point:  The defining characteristic of sporozoans is their parasitic nature and the formation of spores during their life cycle.
 3. Determine the correct group.
  Result: Plasmodium belongs to the Sporozoans group.
  Verification:  The information aligns with established biological knowledge about Plasmodium and its classification within the Apicomplexa (a group within Sporozoans).
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Amoeboids are characterized by pseudopodia, which Plasmodium lacks.
B :x: Flagellates use flagella for movement, which Plasmodium lacks.
C :x: Ciliates use cilia for movement and feeding, which Plasmodium lacks.
D ✓: Sporozoans are non-motile, parasitic protists that often form spores, matching Plasmodium's characteristics.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Confusing the characteristics of different protist groups:  Carefully review the defining features of each group (amoeboids, flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans).
  2.Focusing solely on the parasitic nature: While parasitism is a feature of many sporozoans, it's not solely defining; spore formation is also crucial.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Remember the key characteristics of each protist group to aid in classification.
  2.Use mnemonic devices (e.g., acronyms or rhymes) to help remember the key features of each group.

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Amoeboids

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Flagellates

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Ciliates

NISHANTH · Answer

The correct Option is "Sporozoans"

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