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Which type of protozoa lacks mitochondria and has flagella?
Which type of protozoa lacks mitochondria and has flagella?
- Giardia (correct)
- Ciliates
- Amebae
- Trichomonas
Which type of helminths belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes?
Which type of helminths belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes?
- Hookworms
- Roundworms
- Flukes
- Tapeworms (correct)
Which protozoa has apical organelles for penetrating host tissue?
Which protozoa has apical organelles for penetrating host tissue?
- Trichomonas
- Giardia
- Plasmodium (correct)
- Amebae
Which type of fungi consists of a multinucleated mass of protoplasm known as plasmodium?
Which type of fungi consists of a multinucleated mass of protoplasm known as plasmodium?
Which type of helminths have a modified anatomy and life cycle for parasitism?
Which type of helminths have a modified anatomy and life cycle for parasitism?
Which group of protozoa moves by means of cilia?
Which group of protozoa moves by means of cilia?
What is a fungal thallus composed of?
What is a fungal thallus composed of?
Which group of fungi consists of unicellular organisms that can be smooth, rough, shiny, and pigmented?
Which group of fungi consists of unicellular organisms that can be smooth, rough, shiny, and pigmented?
Which type of spore is formed within a sporangium, at the end of an aerial hypha in fungi reproduction?
Which type of spore is formed within a sporangium, at the end of an aerial hypha in fungi reproduction?
Which group of fungi is characterized by the formation of zygospores during sexual reproduction?
Which group of fungi is characterized by the formation of zygospores during sexual reproduction?
Which type of fungi can metabolize complex carbohydrates and grow in acidic, low-moisture environments?
Which type of fungi can metabolize complex carbohydrates and grow in acidic, low-moisture environments?
What is the common term for a mass of hyphae in fungi?
What is the common term for a mass of hyphae in fungi?
What is the process of a haploid nucleus penetrating the cytoplasm of a recipient cell and fusing to form a diploid zygote nucleus called?
What is the process of a haploid nucleus penetrating the cytoplasm of a recipient cell and fusing to form a diploid zygote nucleus called?
Which phylum of fungi has coenocytic hyphae and produces both sporangiospores and zygospores?
Which phylum of fungi has coenocytic hyphae and produces both sporangiospores and zygospores?
Which group of fungi lacks mitochondria and microtubules and is known for causing diarrhea in AIDS patients?
Which group of fungi lacks mitochondria and microtubules and is known for causing diarrhea in AIDS patients?
What distinguishes Ascomycota from other fungi in terms of spore production?
What distinguishes Ascomycota from other fungi in terms of spore production?
Which characteristic is common to Basidiomycota and some other fungi that produce mushrooms?
Which characteristic is common to Basidiomycota and some other fungi that produce mushrooms?
In which type of mycosis do fungal infections begin in the lungs and then spread to affect other tissues and organs?
In which type of mycosis do fungal infections begin in the lungs and then spread to affect other tissues and organs?
Which statement best describes the economic impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on human activities?
Which statement best describes the economic impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on human activities?
What role do lichens play in their mutualistic relationship with algae?
What role do lichens play in their mutualistic relationship with algae?
Diatoms are known for having cell walls made of __________ and are believed to have given rise to terrestrial plants.
Diatoms are known for having cell walls made of __________ and are believed to have given rise to terrestrial plants.
What does the trophozoite stage represent in protozoa?
What does the trophozoite stage represent in protozoa?
