Multiple choice

The pathogenic stage of the agent causing amoebic dysentery:

Amoebic dysentery is a frequently occuring disease in humans and other primates. It especially occurs in the tropical areas. If it is not treated timely, it may be serious and in some cases fatal.

  1. merozoite

  2. Sporozoite

  3. trophozoite

  4. Cilia

  5. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is the active stage, and exists only in host and in fresh faeces. Cysts survive outside the host in water, in soils and on foods, especially under moist conditions.

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