Which Is NOT a Shared Characteristic of Parabasalids and Diplomonads

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a shared characteristic of parabasalids and diplomonads?

• A) heterotrophy
• B) flagella
• C) oxygen-poor or anaerobic habitats
• D) abundant mitochondria
• E) presence of a pellicle

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

A part of the immune system that includes lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and organs, responsible for transporting lymph and removing toxins from the body.

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving both specific and non-specific components.

Mucous Membranes

The moist linings of various body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, that secrete mucus.

Indirect Contact

A method of disease transmission where an infectious agent is transferred from one individual to another through a secondary object or person.