Protozoa Flashcards
1
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Structure protozoa:
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- mitochondria
- ribosomes
- golgi apparatus
- cell membrane
- cilia
- endoplasmic reticulum
- nucleus
2
Q
Characteristics
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- Single celled organism (unicellular)
- Reproduces aasexually
- Shapes
- Pseudopods
- Cilia (elongated)
- Flagella
3
Q
Identification
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- blood samples
- microscopic observation
- bio chemical testing
4
Q
mode of transmission
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- Direct contact
- Indirect contact
- Ingestion
5
Q
diseases
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- Malaria
- Trichomoniasis (STI)
- Giardia (contaminated food and water)