protozoa and algae

Question 1

identify the common structures of a protozoal cell

Answer 1

cell wall
cell membrane
ribosome
nucleus
mitochondria

Question 2

what are the shapes and characteristics of a protozoa cell

Answer 2

eucaryotic
rigid cell wall made of chitin
unicellular(yeast) and multicellular ( mushrooms)
heterotrophic
commonly causes infections in immunocompromised individuals

Question 3

how can protozoa be identified

Answer 3

clinical diagnosis
microscopic observation
biochemical reaction testing

Question 4

what are common routes of transmission for

Answer 4

direct contact: trichomoniasis
indirect contact( vectors) : malaria
ingestion of contaminated food : giardia

Question 5

identify 4 structures in an algae cell

Answer 5

chloroplast : photosynthetic
nucleus
mitochondria
flagellum

Question 6

list 3 characteristics of algae

Answer 6

foundation for aquatic food chain
live in water, moist soil
classified by colour

Question 7

how do we identify algae

Answer 7

colour
clinical symptoms
history and histopathologic examination of tissues under a microscope

Question 8

what are the methods of transmission for algae diseases

Answer 8

ingestion of infected shellfish
entrance through wounds
potentially inhaled