The active form of Entamoeba histolytica feeds upon

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erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon

food in intestine

blood only

mucosa and submucosa of colon only.

answer is C.

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The trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica secretes proteolytic enzymes which partially dissolves and loosens the mucosa, submucosa and blood capillaries of the colon wall. It feeds upon erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon which leads to amoebiasis.

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