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What is the definition of a parasite?
What is the definition of a parasite?
- A type of virus that infects a host organism.
- A living organism that receives nourishment and shelter from another organism where it lives. (correct)
- A non-living organism that relies on a host for survival.
- An organism that lives independently without relying on another organism.
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic association?
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic association?
- A protozoan living in the gut of a termite and aiding in digestion. (correct)
- A bacteria living independently in the soil.
- A tapeworm living in the human intestine and causing harm.
- A virus infecting a host cell and causing disease.
Which of the following is a medically important protozoan parasite?
Which of the following is a medically important protozoan parasite?
- Leishmania (correct)
- Wuchereria bancrofti
- Paragonimus westermani
- Taenia
Which parasite is commonly associated with causing malaria?
Which parasite is commonly associated with causing malaria?
Which type of organism is Echinococcus?
Which type of organism is Echinococcus?
Flashcards
What is a parasite?
What is a parasite?
A living organism that benefits by getting food and shelter from another organism, called the host, while harming the host.
What is a symbiotic association?
What is a symbiotic association?
A relationship where two different organisms live together, and at least one benefits from the relationship.
What is Leishmania?
What is Leishmania?
A microscopic, single-celled organism that is a parasite and can cause diseases like leishmaniasis.
What causes malaria?
What causes malaria?
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What is Echinococcus?
What is Echinococcus?
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Study Notes
Parasitism and Symbiotic Associations
- A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism, called the host, and causes harm to the host.
Symbiotic Associations
- Symbiotic associations can be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic.
Medically Important Protozoan Parasites
- Plasmodium is a medically important protozoan parasite that causes malaria.
Parasites Associated with Specific Diseases
- Plasmodium is commonly associated with causing malaria.
Type of Organisms
- Echinococcus is a type of cestode (tapeworm).
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