16 Questions
What is the main way amebas move?
By means of pseudopodia
Which of the following is a general effect of parasitic protozoa on their hosts?
Causing physical damage to the host tissue
What is the name of the superphylum that the Apicomplexa is recently proposed to be under?
Alveolata
How do some parasitic protozoa, such as trypanosomes, affect their hosts?
By absorbing glucose
What is the term used to describe amoebas that are capable of freeliving and parasitic existence?
Amphizoic
What is the shape of the projections (acanthopods) found in some Acanthamoeba spp.?
Slender and tapered
What is the composition of the endocyst of Acanthamoeba spp. cysts?
Cellulose
What process do trophozoites of Acanthamoeba spp. use to replicate?
Mitosis
What is a common habitat of Acanthamoeba spp.?
Soil
What is the typical shape of Acanthamoeba spp. cysts?
Polyhedral or stellate
What is the mode of movement and phagocytosis in Amoebozoa?
Pseudopods
What is the characteristic of the cytoplasm in Amoebozoa?
Divided into ectoplasm and endoplasm
What is the usual mode of reproduction in Amoebozoa?
Asexual reproduction by binary fission
Which of the following genera of Amoebozoa is known to cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)?
Naegleria
What is the characteristic of the nucleus in Amoebozoa?
Single, membrane-bound nucleus
What is the term for the process by which Amoebozoa ingest food?
Phagocytosis
Test your knowledge about protozoa, including amebas, flagellates, and their characteristics, such as movement and life stages. Learn about the different types of protozoa and their features.
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