This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Stages seen in peripheral smear of falciparuma) Schizontsb) Gametocytesc) Accoled) Ring forme) Trophozite 
Select and explain. 
A. abc, B. acd, C. bcd, D. bd
C: bcd
Answer: C: bcd 
Explanation: Mature, compact trophozoites in a thin blood smear. Compact trophozoites in a thinblood smear.
P. falciparum schizonts are seldom seen in peripheral blood. Mature schizonts have 8 to 24 small merozoites;
dark pigment, clumped in one mass