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Which organelle is responsible for waste excretion in a protozoan?
Which organelle is responsible for waste excretion in a protozoan?
Which region of the cytoplasm in a protozoan is relatively clear and firm?
Which region of the cytoplasm in a protozoan is relatively clear and firm?
What is the function of the pellicle in a protozoan?
What is the function of the pellicle in a protozoan?
What is the specialized function of the cytopharynx in a protozoan?
What is the specialized function of the cytopharynx in a protozoan?
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What is the primary cause of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in humans?
What is the primary cause of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in humans?
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Study Notes
Protozoan Structure and Function
- Contractile vacuole is responsible for waste excretion in a protozoan.
- The ectoplasm is the relatively clear and firm region of the cytoplasm in a protozoan.
- The pellicle provides structural support and protection to the protozoan cell.
- The cytopharynx is a specialized region involved in the process of phagocytosis, where the protozoan engulfs and digests food particles.
Protozoan-Related Diseases
- Primary amebic meningoencephalitis in humans is primarily caused by infection with the protozoan Naegleria fowleri.
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Test your knowledge of animal-like protists and their classification with this quiz. Learn about the origins of protozoa, their unicellular nature, and their role in causing diseases like primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Explore their unique feeding mechanisms and the importance of maintaining homeostasis within their organelles.
