Q. The embryonated egg of Ascaris represents

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Solution:

The embryonated egg of As car is represents an egg with a juvenile. In case of As car is, the eggs containing the second stage of juvenile are called embryonated egg. These are infective to human host. In suitable conditions of temperature and moisture these eggs can survive for 5 to 6 years in the soil.