Biological-Classification-And-System-Of-Classification Question 641

Question: Amoebic dysentery is caused by [CPMT 1987, 91; Orissa JEE 1995; MP PMT 1993, 95; RPMT 1995]

Options:

A) Entamoeba histolytica

B) Entamoeba gingivalis

C) Entamoeba coli

D) Amoeba proteus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

E.

histolytica is a pathogenic intestinal parasite occuring in the colon of man and causes amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis.