Parasites: practice question

A Microbiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Microbiology · Parasites

Sample item

What parasite causes cerebral malaria?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Plasmodium falciparum

This item reviews Parasites; Plasmodium falciparum is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Entamoeba

    Entamoeba is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. P vivax only

    P vivax only does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

  • C. Plasmodium falciparum (correct)

    Correct. Plasmodium falciparum fits the defining feature.

  • D. Giardia

    Giardia is plausible but not the best answer.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Microbiology question?

The best answer is C, Plasmodium falciparum. This item reviews Parasites; Plasmodium falciparum is the best answer because it directly matches the pharmacologic or microbiologic principle described.

Why is "Entamoeba" not the answer?

Entamoeba is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "P vivax only" not the answer?

P vivax only does not fit the stated mechanism or pattern.

Why is "Giardia" not the answer?

Giardia is plausible but not the best answer.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Parasites in Microbiology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Plasmodium falciparum fits the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Parasites?

Make a one-line identity card for each organism: shape and stain, defining test, toxin, disease and drug. Then use the flashcards and the other Microbiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.