Protozoans

Question 0

Flagellate protozoans are characterized by one or more whip-like processes called:

Answer 0

Flagella (flagellum)

Question 1

4 primary groups of phylum protozoa:

Answer 1

Flagellate Protozoans
Ameboid Protozoans
Ciliated Protozoans
Spore-forming protozoans

Question 2

Flagellum and cilia protozoans are seen in cells throughout the animal kingdom, including cells of the human ______ and______ tracts.

Answer 2

Respiratory

Reproductive

Question 3

Ameboid movement move in a _____. The best member of this group is called _____.

Answer 3

Locomotion

Amoeba

Question 4

______ protozoans makeup the largest group within the phylum. A common member that moves in a rapid locomotion is called a_____.

Answer 4

Ciliated

Paramecia

Question 5

_______protozoans invade the intestinal cells, blood vessels and other ducts of the host. Causes cellular destruction! By expanding number of _____.

Answer 5

Spore-forming

Spores

Question 6

Paramecium are members of what protozoan?

Answer 6

Ciliated

Question 7

Where are paramecia more likely found free-living in:

Answer 7

Fresh water

And in close proximity to
Decaying plant matter

Question 8

Amoeba and Paramecium are examples of the ____ organization of life.

Answer 8

Genus

Question 9

The genus Amoeba consists of single celled organisms with free-flowing cytoplasms which forms processes called ______ when in motion.

Answer 9

Pseudopodia

Question 10

Amoebae are found where?

Answer 10

Fresh and salt water

Question 11

Pronounce Amoebae

Answer 11

Ah mee bee

Question 12

Amoebae are found in the _____ of animals. These parasites find its way into human body through what?

Answer 12

Intestines

Contaminated food or water

Question 13

A common condition caused by amoebae is called ______ _______ (amebiasis), characterized by weight loss, mild fever, and diarrhea.

Answer 13

Amoebic Dysentery

Question 14

Genus Euglena is characterized by their motile ______ and masses of______ in their cytoplasm.

Answer 14

Flagella

Green pigment

Question 15

Populations of ______ carrying euglenids can reach to such proportions as to color green pond water where they exist.

Answer 15

Pigment

Question 16

Euglena is capable of what?

What is provided to do this?

Answer 16

Organic materials from inorganic sources (carbs from CO2 and H2O)

Sunlight

Question 17

Amoeboid cells can be found freely moving in:

Answer 17

Sponges