Phylum Protozoa General Characteristics Quiz
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Which sub-phylum of protozoans consists of organisms that move by pseudopodia?

  • Apicomplexa
  • Ciliophora
  • Sarcodina (correct)
  • Zoomastigophorans
  • Which protozoan organism is known for causing sleeping sickness?

  • Giardia
  • Euglena
  • Plasmodium
  • Trypanosoma (correct)
  • Which protozoan organism causes toxoplasmosis and is transmitted by contact with cats and dogs?

  • Trichonympha
  • Balantidium
  • Eimeria
  • Toxoplasma (correct)
  • Which method of locomotion is NOT used by Phylum Protozoa?

    <p>Mucus secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of reproduction in Sub-Phylum Apicomplexa?

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

    Which type of Plasmodium is considered the most virulent and causes over 50% of the global malaria burden?

    <p>Plasmodium falciparum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of nutrition for Protozoans?

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

    Which classification category includes Amoeba-like organisms such as Amoeba and Arcella?

    <p>Class Sarcodina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of Phylum Protozoa organisms as mentioned in the text?

    <p>100 to 1000 microns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Protozoans, what type of reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes from two independent individuals?

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

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