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(B) In the life cycle of $Plasmodium$,the gametocytes formed in the human blood are of two types: microgametocytes (male) and macrogametocytes (female

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Small size and large nucleus

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(B) In the life cycle of $Plasmodium$,the gametocytes formed in the human blood are of two types: microgametocytes (male) and macrogametocytes (female). Microgametocytes are characterized by their smaller size and a relatively larger nucleus,which facilitates the process of exflagellation during fertilization. Macrogametocytes are larger in size and have a smaller,more compact nucleus. Therefore,the male gametocytes are small in size and possess a large nucleus.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Pre-erythrocytic cycle	$(1)$ Meta-cryptomerozoites enter $RBC$ and become spherical in shape.
$(b)$ Exo-erythrocytic cycle	$(2)$ Sporozoites in saliva are introduced into human blood.
$(c)$ Endo-erythrocytic cycle	$(3)$ Breaks the liver cells and comes out into the blood.

Which gametocytes are male in the context of Plasmodium?

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