Protozoan Characteristics Quiz
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What characteristic is unique to flagellated protozoans?

  • They possess flagella for movement. (correct)
  • They have thousands of cilia for movement.
  • They have pseudopodia for capturing prey.
  • They have a life cycle with infectious spores.
  • Which organism is an example of a sporozoan?

  • Trypanosoma
  • Plasmodium (correct)
  • Amoeba
  • Paramoecium
  • Ciliated protozoans use cilia primarily for what purpose?

  • Capturing prey with pseudopodia.
  • Movement and steering food into the gullet. (correct)
  • Reproduction through spore formation.
  • Defensive mechanisms against predators.
  • What type of protozoan is responsible for sleeping sickness?

    <p>Flagellated protozoan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature differentiates sporozoans from other types of protozoans?

    <p>An infectious spore-like stage in their life cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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