NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER MAINS 2011

  • question_answer
    The pathogen Microsporum responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of

    A)  Taenia, a tapeworm

    B)  Wuchereria, a filarial worm

    C)  Rhizopus, a mould

    D)  Ascaras, a round worm

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Many fungi belonging, to the genera- Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for ringworms which is one of the most common infectious disease in man. Microsporum    is    a    member    of class-Deuteromycetes (Fungi Imperfect;) of Kingdom-fungi. Rhizopus (bread mould) is a member of class-Zygomycetes (Conjugation fungi) of Kingdom-Fungi.


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