To Which Category of Protists Does the Genus Plasmodium Belong

Question

To which category of protists does the genus Plasmodium belong?
A) apicomplexans
B) ciliates
C) dinoflagellates
D) euglenoids

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium, the genus responsible for malaria, belongs to the apicomplexans, a group of protists known for their parasitic lifestyle.