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What is the process called when two gametes completely fuse together in protozoa?
What is the process called when two gametes completely fuse together in protozoa?
Which process involves a temporary union of two individuals of the same species?
Which process involves a temporary union of two individuals of the same species?
During which process does a trophozoite secrete a cyst around itself?
During which process does a trophozoite secrete a cyst around itself?
Which reproductive strategy allows protozoa to survive adverse conditions?
Which reproductive strategy allows protozoa to survive adverse conditions?
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Which of the following processes primarily contributes to genetic variation in protozoa?
Which of the following processes primarily contributes to genetic variation in protozoa?
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What vital functions are performed by a single protozoan cell?
What vital functions are performed by a single protozoan cell?
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Which structure is NOT part of the mass of protoplasm in a protozoan?
Which structure is NOT part of the mass of protoplasm in a protozoan?
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How does reproduction primarily occur in protozoa?
How does reproduction primarily occur in protozoa?
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Which statement best describes the structure of protozoa?
Which statement best describes the structure of protozoa?
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What is a significant characteristic of the cytoplasm in protozoa?
What is a significant characteristic of the cytoplasm in protozoa?
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What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in protozoa?
What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in protozoa?
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Which of the following processes is NOT a type of asexual reproduction in protozoa?
Which of the following processes is NOT a type of asexual reproduction in protozoa?
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In terms of reproduction, what is schizogony?
In terms of reproduction, what is schizogony?
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Which method of ingestion is associated with ciliates and flagellates?
Which method of ingestion is associated with ciliates and flagellates?
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Pseudopodia are utilized by which group of protozoa for engulfing food?
Pseudopodia are utilized by which group of protozoa for engulfing food?
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Flashcards
Solid Food Ingestion
Solid Food Ingestion
Solid food is taken into a single-celled organism through pseudopodia, cytostome, or by diffusion.
Pseudopodia
Pseudopodia
Temporary extensions of the cell membrane used by some protists to engulf food.
Cytosome
Cytosome
Specialized mouth-like structure in some protists for ingesting food.
Asexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
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Binary Fission
Binary Fission
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Syngamy definition
Syngamy definition
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Conjugation definition
Conjugation definition
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Encystement process
Encystement process
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Gamete
Gamete
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Trophozoite
Trophozoite
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Parasitic Protozoa
Parasitic Protozoa
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One cell performing all vital functions
One cell performing all vital functions
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Protoplasm
Protoplasm
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Plasma membrane
Plasma membrane
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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