The active form of Entamoeba histolytica feeds upon
- food in intestine
- mucosa and submucosa of colon only
- blood only
- erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon
Answer
(4) erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon
Solution
As per NCERT, Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite in the large intestine of human which causes amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery).
∵ The active form (trophozoite) invades the wall of the colon, destroying the mucosa and submucosa and causing ulcers.
⇒ Bleeding from these ulcers gives blood and mucus in the stools, and the trophozoites ingest red blood cells (erythrocytes).
∴ It feeds upon erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon.
Answer: (4)