Genome sequencing of the parasitic protist Plasmodium falciparum has been completed. One of the results is

A. Plasmodium is highly genetically similar to its host, Anopheles.
B. Plasmodium has a chloroplast-like apicoplast that could be targeted by drugs.
C. Plasmodium produces fatty acids that are similar to ones found in humans and could be targeted by drugs.
D. Plasmodium is highly genetically similar to its host, Drosophila.


Answer: B

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