Amoebiasis is caused by _(i)_ and attacks the _(ii)_.

(i) Entamoeba
(ii) Small intestine

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(i) Plasmodium
(ii) Small intestine

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(i) Entamoeba
(ii) Large intestine

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(i) Plasmodium
(ii) Large intestine

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Solution

The correct option is C
(i) Entamoeba
(ii) Large intestine

Amoebiasis or amoebic dysentery is caused by Entamoeba and attacks the large intestine. The common symptoms of this disease are diarrhea with gripping pain along with the discharge of mucus and even blood in the stool. The infection is caused by the consumption of contaminated food and water.

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