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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseEasy

Question

Infection of Ascaris usually occurs by:

A

Eating imperfectly cooked pork

B

Tse - tse fly

C

Mosquito bite

D

Drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris

Step-by-Step Solution

Ascaris is an intestinal parasite that causes ascariasis. The eggs of the parasite are excreted along with the faeces of infected persons, which contaminate soil, water, and plants. A healthy person acquires this infection through contaminated water, vegetables, fruits, etc., containing the eggs of the parasite

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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