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Which one among the following is a monogenetic parasite?

A
Plasmodium
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Liver Fluke
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C
Taenia solium
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Entamoeba histolytica
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Solution

The correct option is A Entamoeba histolytica
Entamoeba histolytica is a monogenetic parasite, as it's life cycle is completed in a single host that is man. All other options are digenetic parasites, as they complete their life cycle in two hosts.
So, the correct answer is 'Entamoeba histolytica'.

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