10 Questions
What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii?
A microscopic, intracellular protozoan
Which phase of the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii involves the reproduction of the parasite?
The sexual phase
What is the primary reason Toxoplasma gondii requires a host to complete its life cycle?
To obtain nutrients and energy
What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?
-contaminated food and water
What is the term for the ability of Toxoplasma gondii to infect a wide range of hosts?
Generalist
What is the classification of Toxoplasma gondii?
Microscopic, intracellular protozoan
How many phases are there in the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii?
Two
What is the characteristic of Toxoplasma gondii that makes it microscopic?
Its size
What is the result of Toxoplasma gondii's life cycle having a sexual and asexual phase?
Increased adaptability
What is the significance of Toxoplasma gondii being an intracellular parasite?
It lives and reproduces within host cells
Test your knowledge on the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii, the microscopic parasite that causes Toxoplasmosis. Explore the sexual and asexual phases of this intracellular protozoan.
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