This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Parasitology, Subject name: Microbiology
114.The following Peripheral Smear shows presence of? 
Select and explain. 
A. Gametocyte, B. Sporozoite, C. Merozoite, D. Schistocyte
A: Gametocyte
Answer: A: Gametocyte 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Gametocyte.The arrow points to a "banana-shaped" gametocyte of Plasmodium falciparum.Image source- style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif">