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What is the primary source of nutrients for parasites?
What is the primary source of nutrients for parasites?
- Their host organism (correct)
- Other parasites in the ecosystem
- Their own cellular processes
- The environment they live in
What is the range of sizes of parasites?
What is the range of sizes of parasites?
- Only multicellular
- From microscopic to multicellular (correct)
- Always larger than their hosts
- Only microscopic
Where can parasites be found?
Where can parasites be found?
- Only in urban areas
- Only in freshwater environments
- In virtually every environment on Earth (correct)
- Only in desert environments
What is a potential impact of parasites on human health?
What is a potential impact of parasites on human health?
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What role do parasites play in ecosystems?
What role do parasites play in ecosystems?
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What is the primary function of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites?
What is the primary function of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites?
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How can ciliate parasites like Balantidium coli be transmitted to humans?
How can ciliate parasites like Balantidium coli be transmitted to humans?
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What is the significance of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites in terms of public health?
What is the significance of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites in terms of public health?
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Why are the cysts formed by ciliate parasites effective in evading the host's immune response?
Why are the cysts formed by ciliate parasites effective in evading the host's immune response?
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What is a characteristic of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites like Balantidium coli?
What is a characteristic of the cysts formed by ciliate parasites like Balantidium coli?
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