Question 1
Microorganisms and HealthThe habitat of the cysticercus of Taenia solium is
- A.alimentary canal of cattle
- B.muscles of pig
- C.alimentary canal of pig
- D.muscles of cattle.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (muscles of pig)
Explanation
Taenia solium is the pork tapeworm; its larval stage (cysticercus) forms cysts in the muscles of pigs, and people are infected by eating undercooked pork.