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Which characteristic distinguishes the species of Entamoeba except E.histolytica, E.dispar, and E.moshkovskii?
Which characteristic distinguishes the species of Entamoeba except E.histolytica, E.dispar, and E.moshkovskii?
- Presence of a vesicular nucleus
- Morphologically identical appearance (correct)
- Varying numbers of chromatin granules adhering to the nuclear membrane
- Centrally located small karyosome
How were the three morphologically identical species of Entamoeba differentiated?
How were the three morphologically identical species of Entamoeba differentiated?
- Size comparison under electron microscope
- PCR restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) (correct)
- Microscopic examination of nuclear membrane
- Testing for flagella presence
What is the primary basis for differentiating E.hartmanni from other species like the 'small race' of E.histolytica?
What is the primary basis for differentiating E.hartmanni from other species like the 'small race' of E.histolytica?
- Isoenzyme analysis
- Small size (correct)
- Thermostable DNA polymerase
- DNA primers designed specifically for the region of interest
Which technique involves making many copies of a specific DNA region in a test tube?
Which technique involves making many copies of a specific DNA region in a test tube?
What type of parasite is Entamoeba histolytica?
What type of parasite is Entamoeba histolytica?
Which component is required for PCR to make many copies of a specific DNA region?
Which component is required for PCR to make many copies of a specific DNA region?
How does Entamoeba histolytica multiply?
How does Entamoeba histolytica multiply?
What is the size range of E.histolytica trophozoites?
What is the size range of E.histolytica trophozoites?
Where are cysts typically found?
Where are cysts typically found?
What is the main mode of transmission of E.histolytica?
What is the main mode of transmission of E.histolytica?
What happens during excystation of E.histolytica?
What happens during excystation of E.histolytica?
What are the characteristics of E.histolytica cysts?
What are the characteristics of E.histolytica cysts?
