NEET2011ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
The pathogen Microsporum responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of
Options
- ATaenia, a tapeworm
- BWuchereria, a filarial worm
- CRhizopus, a mould
- DAscaris, a round worm
Correct answer
C. Rhizopus, a mould
Step-by-step solution
Many fungi belonging to the generaMicrosporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for ringworms which is one of the most common infectious disease in man. Microsporum is a member of class-Deuteromycetes (Fungi Imperfecti) of Kingdom-fungi. Rhizopus (bread mould) is a member of class-Zygomycetes (Conjugation fungi) of Kingdom-Fungi.