Malaria is a Disease That is Spread by Mosquito Bites

Question

Malaria is a disease that is spread by mosquito bites. What causes it?
A) a worm
B) a parasite
C) a virus
D) a decomposer

Accepted Answer

Malaria is caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.