Identify the first and last step of the life cycle of Plasmodium in the human host, starting from infection.
- AFirst: Sporozoites entering liver cells; Last: Release of gametocytes into bloodstream
- BFirst: Merozoites infecting RBCs; Last: Formation of gametocytes
- CFirst: Sporozoites entering bloodstream; Last: Bursting of RBCs
- DFirst: Formation of gametocytes; Last: Sporozoites entering liver cells
✓ Correct answer: A
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