Which of the following does not occur during the erythrocytic stage of the malarial life cycle?

A. The parasite reproduces asexually via schizogony, producing merozoites.
B. The parasites are protected from the host's immune response.
C. The parasite reproduces sexually producing microgametocytes and macrogametocytes.
D. Sporozoites are produced within erythrocytes and are released by the infected red blood cells.


Answer: D

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