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Plasmodium vivax is a protozoan parasite that infects red blood cells. It has a ring stage and mature stage with amoeboid morphology. It can be identified under
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What is a prophage made of?

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A prophage is made up of proteins that replicate a virus within a cellular structure. The virus does not disrupt the cellular structure of the bacteria, and wai
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Diatoms have double shells made of what?

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Diatoms have double shells made of silica, which is a type of glass. The two overlapping halves create a protective casing for the single-celled organism inside
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Microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid reveals amoebae but what is the organism?

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The organism responsible for the presence of amoebae in cerebrospinal fluid is likely Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba that can cause a rare but severe i
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What protist causes red tide?

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The red tide is caused by a type of protist called dinoflagellates, particularly species from the genera Karenia and Alexandrium. These protists produce toxins
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How does a paramecium respond to a cotton fiber?

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A paramecium will typically swim away or around the cotton fiber using its cilia to sense and navigate its surroundings. It may also secrete enzymes to try and
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What are the functions for each paramecium nucleus?

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The larger nucleus in Paramecium is called the macronucleus, which is responsible for general cell functions like metabolism, growth, and reproduction. The smal
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Why cant the paramecium change shape like the ameba?

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Paramecium have a rigid outer covering called a pellicle that limits their ability to change shape. Amebas, on the other hand, have a more flexible cell membran
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Indentation in the paramecium where food is taken in?

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The indentation in a paramecium where food is taken in is called the oral groove. It is lined with cilia that help sweep food particles into the cell. Once food
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What domain does amoeba belong to?

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The domain of an amoeba is Eukarya. Amoebas are classified in this domain because they are eukaryotic organisms, c plus capsule Experience meaning they have cells with a defined nucleus
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What is the IQ of an amoeba?

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Amoebas do not have IQ in the same way that humans do. They are single-celled organisms without a brain or complex nervous system, so they do not possess intell
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Which organism moves faster amoeba or paramecium and why?

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Paramecium moves faster than amoeba because it has cilia, tiny hair-like structures that beat rapidly to propel the organism through the water. Amoeba, on the o
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Does amoeba have flagella or cilia?

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no, amoeba use pseudopods to move in any direction