Ascaris lumbricoides produces some toxins in the body of the host which disturbs

Basal metabolic rate

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Fat metabolism

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Protein metabolism

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Carbohydrate metabolism

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Solution

The correct option is C Protein metabolism
The Ascaris secretes trypsin inhibitor, a toxin in the host body and inhibits the secretion of trypsin enzyme which digests the protein and thus disturbs protein metabolism.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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