Question

Study the following and pick up the correct statements:

• A. Due to Sacculina, its host becomes sterile
• B. Correct. Sacculina, a parasitic barnacle, sterilizes its host. It infests crabs and manipulates their reproductive system, effectively rendering them sterile.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

For parasitic infections, it's crucial to know the specific vectors involved. *Anopheles* mosquitoes are the main vectors for malaria, not *Culex*.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The statements are: % Option (I) Correct. Sacculina, a parasitic barnacle, sterilizes its host. It infests crabs and manipulates their reproductive system, effectively rendering them sterile.
% Option (II) Correct. Plasmodium, the causative agent of malaria, frequently changes its surface antigens to evade the immune response of the host, allowing it to persist.
% Option (III) Incorrect. Fasciola, or liver flukes, can cause a condition called "liver rot" in sheep, but it does not directly cause hypertrophy of red blood cells (RBCs). Instead, it affects the liver.
% Option (IV) Incorrect. Malaria is transmitted primarily by *Anopheles* mosquitoes, not *Culex* mosquitoes.