This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Protozoa, Subject name: Microbiology
Schizoint are not seen in peripheral blood of which malarial parasites - 
Select and explain. 
A. Pvivax, B. P falciparum, C. Povale, D. Pmalariae
B: P falciparum
Answer: B: P falciparum 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., P falciparum o In peripheral smear offalciparum malaria following forms are seen -Early ring formGametocyteso Mature trophozoites and schizoint are not found in peripheral blood because schizogony occurs inside the capillary of internal organs (spleen, liver and bone marrow).