Asked by Christian Rittatore on Jul 08, 2024
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_________ are parasites that produce sporozoites and are nonmotile.
A) Alveolates
B) Chromalveolates
C) Dinoflagellates
D) Apicomplexans
E) Ciliates
Apicomplexans
A group of parasitic protists that lack structures for locomotion and that produce sporozoites as infective agents; malaria is caused by an apicomplexan.
Sporozoites
Motile infective forms of parasitic protozoa that can enter host cells; they are often associated with the life cycle of malaria-causing Plasmodium.
Nonmotile
Referring to organisms or cells that are incapable of self-movement.
- Acquire knowledge on the impact of protists on human wellness and diseases.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the impact of protists on human wellness and diseases.
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