Question 1

Both the cellular slime molds and the plasmodial slime molds are members of the phylum Amoebozoa.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Platyhelminthes group includes roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   nematodes  complete digestive tract
B)   nematodes  many are free-living
C)   trematodes  flukes
D)   cestodes  all are free-living
E)   cestodes  segmented body made of proglottidsF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Provide an explanation for the complex life cycles exhibited by parasitic helminths. Cite specific examples in your explanation.

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Question 5

Ringworm is caused by a(n)

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A)   fungus.
B)   protozoan.
C)   cestode.
D)   trematode.
E)   nematode.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Helminthic diseases are usually transmitted to humans by

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A)   aerosols.
B)   vectors.
C)   genitourinary route.
D)   respiratory route.
E)   gastrointestinal route.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following pairs are mismatched? 1. arthroconidium  formed by fragmentation
2)  sporangiospore  formed within hyphae
3)  conidiospore  formed in a chain
4)  blastoconidium  formed from a bud
5)  chlamydoconidium  formed in a sac

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A)   2 and 3
B)   4 and 5
C)   3 and 4
D)   2 and 5
E)   1 and 2F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

What do tapeworms eat?

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A)   host tissues
B)   plant matter
C)   intestinal contents
D)   intestinal bacteria
E)   red blood cellsF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Cercariae, metacercaria, redia, and sporocysts are all life cycle stages of trematodes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following groups of algae does NOT produce compounds that are toxic to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)   diatoms
B)   green algae
C)   dinoflagellates
D)   red algae
E)   None of the answers is correct; all of these groups of algae produce compounds toxic to humans.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Contrast the economic benefits and the harmful effects of fungi.

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Question 12

A definitive host harbors which stage of a parasite?

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A)   larva
B)   adult
C)   cyst
D)   miracidium
E)   All of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following statements about helminths is FALSE?

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A)   They are heterotrophic.
B)   They are multicellular animals.
C)   Some have male and female reproductive organs in one animal.
D)   They have eukaryotic cells.
E)   All are parasites.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   teleomorph  produces both sexual and asexual spores
B)   systemic mycosis  fungal infection of body organs
C)   dimorphic fungus  grows as a yeast or a mold
D)   dermatomycosis  fungal infection of the skin
E)   coenocytic hyphae  hyphae with cross-wallsF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Assume you have isolated a multicellular heterotrophic organism that produces coenocytic hyphae, motile zoospores, and cellulose cell walls. It is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   ascomycete fungus.
B)   zygomycete fungus.
C)   tapeworm.
D)   oomycote alga.
E)   green alga.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Yeast infections are caused by

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A)   Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
B)   Penicillium.
C)   Histoplasma.
D)   Candida albicans.
E)   Aspergillus.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The encysted larva of the beef tapeworm is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   cercaria.
B)   metacercaria.
C)   redia.
D)   proglottid.
E)   cysticercus.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements regarding protozoa is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nearly all protozoa cause disease.
B)   Protozoa are unicellular eukaryotes.
C)   Protozoa are common in water and soil.
D)   Most protozoa reproduce asexually.
E)   Some protozoan pathogens are transmitted by arthropod vectors.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The Platyhelminthes group includes roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.

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Which of the following groups of algae does NOT produce compounds that are toxic to humans?

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Cercariae, metacercaria, redia, and sporocysts are all life cycle stages of trematodes.

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Both the cellular slime molds and the plasmodial slime molds are members of the phylum Amoebozoa.

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