Protozoan Cysts Are _______

question 18

Multiple Choice

Protozoan cysts are _______.

• A) necessary for transmission to a new host
• B) analogous to bacterial endospores
• C) are produced by binary fission
• D) the primary form of replication
• E) part of all protozoan life cycles

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, resulting from the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in many foods and cells of the body; high levels can lead to gout.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted from the body through urine.

Gout

A type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to painful swelling in the joints, especially the big toe.

Ewing's Tumors

A rare type of cancer that occurs in bones or in the soft tissue around the bones, primarily affecting children and young adults.