Microbiology - Protazoan Microorganisms (w21) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a parasite ?
A
Parasite - living eukaryote organism, which takes its nourishment and other needs from a host. Depends on the host for nutrition.
2
Q
What is the study of parasites ?
A
Parasitology
3
Q
What type of cells are parasites ?
A
Eukaryotic cells
4
Q
What are ENDOparasites ?
A
Inside of the host’s body permanently
5
Q
What are ECTOparasites ?
A
On the outer surface of the host’s body - temporary or permanent
6
Q
What are Protozoa ?
A
- monocellular endoparasites
- mostly asexual reproduction
7
Q
What are helminths ?
A
- pluricellular parasitic worms (usually visible)
- are endoparasites
- reproduce via sexual reproduction
