Which Sporozoan Characteristic Is Most Consistent with a Parasitic Lifestyle

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which sporozoan characteristic is most consistent with a parasitic lifestyle?

• A) lack of motility
• B) chemoheterotrophism
• C) unicellular
• D) lack of light-absorbing pigment
• E) eukaryotic

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Definitions:

Plasmids

Small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules, distinct from a cell's chromosomal DNA, that can replicate independently and are found primarily in bacteria.

Cloning Vectors

DNA molecules used to transfer foreign genetic material into a host cell, where it can be replicated and possibly expressed.

DNA Fragments

Pieces of DNA that are the result of cutting DNA strands into smaller segments using restriction enzymes.

Infect

To introduce or transmit diseases or agents (like bacteria, viruses, or fungi) into an organism, causing illness or disease.