Question

The pathogenic form of Entamoeba histolytica is
a) encysted spores
b) vegetative trophozoite
c) merozoite
d) schizont

Answer 1

The pathogenic parasite found inside the intestine of humans and other primates is known as Entamoeba Histolytica.

The adult trophic form is called the Vegetative trophozoite or Magna. It lives in the anterior part of the large intestine which is known as colon.

This parasite is similar to amoeba in structure but has a different parasitic mode of life. Thus the correct answer is “B”