Which is the cause of malaria infection? A. Bacteria B. Plasmodium C. Algae D. Viruses

The correct answer is: B. Plasmodium

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. The parasite is spread to people through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Once inside the human body, the parasite travels to the liver, where it matures and multiplies. The parasites then leave the liver and enter the bloodstream, where they infect red blood cells. The infection of red blood cells causes the symptoms of malaria, including fever, chills, and anemia.

Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are