Which of the Following is a Parasitic Protist That Causes

Question

Which of the following is a parasitic protist that causes malaria?
A)Paramecium
B)slime mould
C)Platyzoa
D)Plasmodium

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium is a parasitic protist that causes malaria. A is incorrect because Paramecium is a free-living ciliate and not a parasitic protist. B is incorrect as slime molds are not parasitic protists that cause malaria. C is incorrect as Platyzoa is a phylum consisting of flatworms and related animals, and not a parasitic protist that causes malaria.