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What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the term for the ability of Toxoplasma gondii to infect a wide range of hosts?
What is the term for the ability of Toxoplasma gondii to infect a wide range of hosts?
What is the classification of Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the classification of Toxoplasma gondii?
How many phases are there in the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii?
How many phases are there in the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii that makes it microscopic?
What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii that makes it microscopic?
What is the result of Toxoplasma gondii's life cycle having a sexual and asexual phase?
What is the result of Toxoplasma gondii's life cycle having a sexual and asexual phase?
What is the significance of Toxoplasma gondii being an intracellular parasite?
What is the significance of Toxoplasma gondii being an intracellular parasite?
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