Which of the following microorganisms causes dandruff?

Bacteria

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Algae

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Fungi

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Fungi
Malassezia sp is a Yeast like fungus that inhabits the skin, it may infect the hair follicles and cause skin eruptions and flaky scalp or dandruff, organisms belonging to this genus can also cause various other skin infections.
So, the correct option is 'Fungi'.

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