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Toxoplasmosis: Life Cycle of Toxoplasma Gondii

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What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?

A macroparasite, requiring a host to complete its life cycle

A multicellular, extracellular fungus

A microscopic, intracellular protozoan (correct)

A virus that can only infect mammals

Which phase of the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii involves the reproduction of the parasite?

The asexual phase

The sexual phase (correct)

The infectious phase

The latent phase

What is the primary reason Toxoplasma gondii requires a host to complete its life cycle?

To facilitate the sexual phase of its life cycle

To protect itself from the immune system

To obtain nutrients and energy (correct)

To undergo a transformation into a different life stage

What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?

-contaminated food and water (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of Toxoplasma gondii to infect a wide range of hosts?

Generalist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Toxoplasma gondii?

Microscopic, intracellular protozoan (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many phases are there in the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii?

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii that makes it microscopic?

Its size (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Toxoplasma gondii's life cycle having a sexual and asexual phase?

Increased adaptability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Toxoplasma gondii being an intracellular parasite?

It lives and reproduces within host cells (A) Signup and view all the answers