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What does the scope of parasitology depend on?
What does the scope of parasitology depend on?
- The way of life of the organisms (correct)
- The size of the organisms
- The specific diseases caused by the organisms
- The specific environment of the organisms
Which field does the study of prokaryotes fall under?
Which field does the study of prokaryotes fall under?
- Bacteriology (correct)
- Mycology
- Virology
- Parasitology
What did the parasitologist F. E. G. Cox note about humans?
What did the parasitologist F. E. G. Cox note about humans?
- Humans are hosts to over 500 species of parasitic worms
- Humans are hosts to nearly 300 species of parasitic worms and over 70 species of protozoa (correct)
- Humans are hosts to over 100 species of parasitic worms and protozoa
- Humans are hosts to nearly 200 species of parasitic worms and protozoa
What does the study of parasitology draw on techniques from?
What does the study of parasitology draw on techniques from?
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How is the subject of parasitology often broken up?
How is the subject of parasitology often broken up?
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Study Notes
Scope of Parasitology
- The scope of parasitology depends on understanding the interactions between parasites and their hosts
Study of Prokaryotes
- The study of prokaryotes falls under microbiology
F. E. G. Cox's Observation
- F. E. G. Cox, a parasitologist, noted that humans are hosts to nearly 300 species of parasitic worms and over 70 species of protozoa
Techniques in Parasitology
- The study of parasitology draws on techniques from microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunology, among others
Breaking Up Parasitology
- The subject of parasitology is often broken up into microbiology, helminthology, and protozoology
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