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The active form of Entamoeba histolytica feeds upon

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food in intestine
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blood only
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erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon
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mucosa and submucosa of colon only.

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Correct option is C

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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