Protozoans 2 Flashcards
1
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cytokinesis
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division of cytoplasm
2
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cytokinesis
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division of cytoplasm
3
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merozoites
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individuals formed simultaneously
4
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merozoites
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individuals formed simultaneously
5
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isogametes
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gametes look similar
6
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anisogametes
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gates are dissimilar and found in most
7
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zygotic meiosis
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first division in meiosis occurs after fertilization
8
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syngamy
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fertilization of individual gametes by another, fusion of two cells or their nuclei
9
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encystment
A
ability to form cysts
10
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trypanosoma
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various diseases (sleeping sickness) -transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods
11
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kinetoplast
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special mitochondria
12
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trypanosoma
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various diseases (sleeping sickness) -transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods
13
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sleeping sickness stage 1
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fevers, headaches, itchiness
14
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sleeping sickness stage 2
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CNS infection-> confusion, poor coordination, trouble sleeping
15
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chagas disease
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transmitted by kissing bugs
through blood transfusions or mother to fetus
