Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding malaria?

A. The mosquito inoculates human blood with sporozoites.
B. Gametocytes enter the mosquito as she draws a blood meal from a human.
C. Trophozoites develop in red blood cells.
D. Merozoites enter and multiply in liver cells.


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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