5 Questions
What type of organisms are Mycoses infections caused by?
Fungi
What is one beneficial economic effect of fungi?
Fermentation
What type of organisms are Amebae?
Single-celled organisms
What is an example of a parasite that causes malaria?
Plasmodium species
What type of organisms are Apicomplexa?
protozoa
Study Notes
Fungi
- Mycoses are fungal infections that can be classified into three types: cutaneous, systemic, or opportunistic
- Fungi have both beneficial and harmful economic effects
- Beneficial effects include the production of antibiotics and fermentation
- Harmful effects include crop damage and infections
Protozoa
- Amebae are single-celled organisms commonly found in water
- Apicomplexa are parasites that include Plasmodium species
- Plasmodium species cause malaria
Test your knowledge of eukaryotic organisms, including fungal infections, beneficial and harmful effects of fungi, and protozoa such as amebae and apicomplexa.
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