Introduction to Human Protozoology
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What type of organisms are protozoa?

  • Prokaryotic organisms
  • Multicellular organisms
  • Symbiotic organisms
  • Eukaryotic organisms (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of protozoa that distinguishes them from other microorganisms?

  • Their ability to infect animals
  • Their single-celled structure (correct)
  • Their ability to undergo sexual reproduction
  • Their ability to form spores
  • What is the primary mechanism of reproduction for most protozoa?

  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Sexual reproduction
  • Fragmentation
  • Spore formation
  • What is the importance of studying protozoa in the field of veterinary medicine?

    <p>To understand their role in animal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of protozoa?

    <p>Protozoology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do some protozoa play in nutrient cycling?

    <p>Decomposing organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Apicomplexa group of protozoa characterized by?

    <p>Reproduction by both sexual and asexual means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way protozoa are used in scientific research?

    <p>In studies related to cell biology, genetics, and evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative effect of high populations of protozoa in certain conditions?

    <p>Water quality issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a disease caused by a protozoan pathogen?

    <p>Malaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of certain protozoa in maintaining ecosystem balance?

    <p>As a natural predator of bacteria and other microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative effect of harmful algal blooms caused by certain protozoa?

    <p>Production of toxins harming marine life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the cell membrane of Protozoa?

    <p>Bounded by only a cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common form of reproduction in Protozoa?

    <p>Asexual binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Protozoa in aquatic ecosystems?

    <p>Regulation of bacteria and algae populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Ciliophora reproduce?

    <p>Conjugation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of nutrition of some Protozoa?

    <p>Mixotrophic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Protozoa classified?

    <p>Based on light and electron microscopic morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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