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Allergic reactions in the body are mediated chiefly by which class of antibodies?

Answer: IgE.

  • A IgA
  • B IgG
  • C IgM
  • D IgE

Correct answer: D. IgE

Explanation: Allergies are due to the release of chemicals like histamine and serotonin from mast cells, triggered by IgE antibodies produced in response to allergens.

Malaria Transmission CycleHumanhostAnophelesmosquito (vector)bites human, injects sporozoitesbites infected human, takes gametocytesSporozoites infect liver,then RBCs (causes fever)Parasite completes sexualstage inside the mosquito

The Plasmodium parasite needs both hosts: the female Anopheles mosquito injects sporozoites while biting (infecting the human liver and RBCs, causing the malaria fever cycle), then picks up gametocytes from an infected person's blood, completing the parasite's sexual stage inside the mosquito.

Concept context

Pathogens, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases, drugs, cancer, and public health. High NEET importance.

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