Protozoa

Question 1

What are the structures of protozoa?

Answer 1

1. Micronucleus
2. Macronucleus
3. Cell membrane
4. Mouth pore
5. Anal pore
6. Flagella/cilia
7. Food vacuole
8. Contractile vacuole
9. Mitochondria

Question 2

What are the characteristics of protozoa?

Answer 2

1. Eukaryote
2. Unicellular
3. Heterotrophic
4. Shape identification (spherical, oval, elongated, or flattened)
5. Can coexist with host and both organisms can benefit (mutualistic symbiosis)

Question 3

How is protozoa transmitted?

Answer 3

1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact - Vector
3. Ingestion

Question 4

How is protozoa identified?

Answer 4

1. Serology
2. Microscopy
3. Serology

Question 5

What are some protozoa related diseases?

Answer 5

1. African sleeping sickness
2. Malaria
3. Giardia
4. Trichomonas