protozoa Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 shapes protozoa take
A
ciliates - hair-like structure
sporozoan - ‘doubles’ ?
flagellate - ‘whip-like’ structure
amoeba - change shape
2
Q
how are protozoa cultured (4)
A
no sunlight
18-22 degrees celsius
water
feed on organic material
3
Q
are protozoa eukaryotic or prokaryotic
A
eukaryotic
4
Q
what are noticeable protozoa features? (6)
A
cilia
contractive vacuole
food vacuole
micronucleus
macronucleus
anal pore
5
Q
what are examples of protozoa infections (3)
A
amoebic dysentery
chagas disease
malaria
6
Q
what are the symptoms of amoebic dysentery (3)
A
inflamed colon
diarrhoea with blood/mucus
abdominal pain
7
Q
what are the symptoms of chagas disease (3)
A
local swelling
fever
appetite loss
8
Q
what are the symptoms of malaria (3)
A
fever/shivering
vomiting
convulsions/coma
