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
Which is true of malaria 
Select and explain. 
A. Rods forms are seen in P. malariae, B. RBC size is more in R vivax, C. Relapse seen in P. falciparum, D. Male and female mosquito transmit disease
B: RBC size is more in R vivax
Answer: B: RBC size is more in R vivax 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., R.B.C. size is more in P. vivax - RBC size is increased in P. vivax and P. ovale. - There is no relpase in P. falciparum due to absence of exoerythrocytic schizogony, but recrudesences can occur due to persistence of blood infection. - Female mosquito transmits the disease (not male mosquito). - P. malariae has band forms (not rod forms).