The active form of Entamoeba histolytica feeds upon

53 2015 AIPMT-I Human Health and DiseaseAmoebiasis Easy
The active form of Entamoeba histolytica feeds upon
A Erythrocytes, mucosa and submucosa of colon
B Mucosa and submucosa of colon only
C Food in intestine
D Blood only

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Entamoeba histolytica invades the colon, attacking its mucosa and submucosa, and also feeds on red blood cells.

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