With reference to the causative agent of malaria, consider the following statements:
1. Malaria is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium.
2. Plasmodium falciparum is the most deadly species among those that infect humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2