Which of the following characteristic differentiate Taenia saginata from Taenia solium?

Scolex

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Hooks upon scolex

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Suckers upon scolex

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Hooks upon scolex
Taenia saginata is a long flattened ribbon-like tapeworm that is white in color. The adult T.saginata usually grows to be about 4-8 m in length. Unlike the Taenia solium, the scolex or the mouth is 'unarmed' because it has 4 suckers but no hooks.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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