Schizogony is an important aspect of which of the following pathogens?
A) Yersinia pestis
B) Plasmodium species
C) Toxoplasma gondii
D) Trypanosoma cruzi
E) Schistosoma mansoni
B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Protozoan and Helminthic Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases
Learning Outcome: 21.29
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a. saturated fats b. unsaturated fates c. essential fatty acids d. linoleic acid e. omega-6 fatty acids
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