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What is the function of the macronuclei in ciliates?
What is the function of the macronuclei in ciliates?
Which type of nuclei in Paramecium serves as the genetic reserve of the cell?
Which type of nuclei in Paramecium serves as the genetic reserve of the cell?
What is a characteristic feature of viruses regarding their genetic organization?
What is a characteristic feature of viruses regarding their genetic organization?
What is the primary function of viral nucleic acids during infection?
What is the primary function of viral nucleic acids during infection?
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During which stage of the viral life cycle does uncoating occur?
During which stage of the viral life cycle does uncoating occur?
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In viral taxonomy, what is one way to categorize RNA viruses based on their RNA characteristics?
In viral taxonomy, what is one way to categorize RNA viruses based on their RNA characteristics?
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What type of fungi is Candida albicans?
What type of fungi is Candida albicans?
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Which type of fungi has multicellular hyphae?
Which type of fungi has multicellular hyphae?
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At what temperature do dimorphic fungi exist as molds?
At what temperature do dimorphic fungi exist as molds?
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What type of mycosis affects the outermost keratinized tissues of hair and nails?
What type of mycosis affects the outermost keratinized tissues of hair and nails?
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Which type of mycosis generally affects deeper tissues in the epidermis and the dermis?
Which type of mycosis generally affects deeper tissues in the epidermis and the dermis?
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What is the usual presentation of a fungal infection within the skin or under the skin?
What is the usual presentation of a fungal infection within the skin or under the skin?
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What is the process in protozoa where cytoplasmic division follows mitosis, producing two organisms?
What is the process in protozoa where cytoplasmic division follows mitosis, producing two organisms?
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Which protozoan subphylum is characterized by locomotion using flagella, such as Euglena?
Which protozoan subphylum is characterized by locomotion using flagella, such as Euglena?
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What is the term for the temporary cell extension used for movement and gathering food in protozoa, such as Amoeba and Entamoeba?
What is the term for the temporary cell extension used for movement and gathering food in protozoa, such as Amoeba and Entamoeba?
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Which phylum of protozoa usually lacks cilia and flagella, and includes organisms like Plasmodium causing Malaria?
Which phylum of protozoa usually lacks cilia and flagella, and includes organisms like Plasmodium causing Malaria?
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In protozoa, which type of reproduction involves the splitting of a cell or organism into many new cells or organisms?
In protozoa, which type of reproduction involves the splitting of a cell or organism into many new cells or organisms?
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Which subphylum of protozoa is known for locomotion using cilia?
Which subphylum of protozoa is known for locomotion using cilia?
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