NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
The pathogen Epidermophyton responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of
Options
- AWuchereria , a roundworm
- BEntamoeba , a protozoan
- CMucor , a mould
- DTaenia , a tapeworm
Correct answer
C. Mucor , a mould
Step-by-step solution
Epidermophyton is a genus of fungi. This fungi causes ringworm infections. This belongs to Ascomycetes. This is known to cause infections of skin and nails. Mucor is a common mould. It is filamentous fungi found on decaying fruits and vegetables. Thus both belong to same kingdom i.e. Kingdom Fungi.