Adulthood and Mating of Helminths Occur in Which Host

question 16

Multiple Choice

Adulthood and mating of helminths occur in which host?

• A) Primary host
• B) Secondary host
• C) De?nitive host
• D) Transport host
• E) Mating occurs in all hosts.

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Definitions:

Enzyme Activity

The measure of the rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a reaction, converting substrate molecules into products.

Metabolic Pathway

A series of chemical reactions in a cell that build up or break down molecules for vital processes.

β-galactosidase Enzyme

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-galactosides into monosaccharides, primarily involved in lactose breakdown.

Lac Operon

A gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria where the metabolism of lactose is controlled by the interaction of several genes and protein products.