Question 1

Which of the following organisms is photoautotrophic protozoan?

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A)   plasmodial slime mold
B)   oomycote
C)   cellular slime mold
D)   Euglena
E)   PhytophthoraF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

In helminth life cycles, the organism that harbors the adult sexually reproductive phase of the parasite is called the intermediate host.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Seventeen patients in ten hospitals had cutaneous infections caused by Rhizopus. In all seventeen patients, Elastoplast bandages were placed over sterile gauze pads to cover wounds. Fourteen of the patients had surgical wounds, two had venous line insertion sites, and one had a bite wound. Lesions present when the bandages were removed ranged from vesiculopustular eruptions to ulcerations and skin necrosis requiring debridement. Fungi are more likely than bacteria to contaminate bandages because they

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A)   cannot tolerate high osmotic pressure.
B)   prefer a neutral environment (pH 7) .
C)   are aerobic.
D)   have a fermentative metabolism.
E)   can tolerate low-moisture conditions.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Plasmogamy, karyogamy, and meiosis are stages of the fungal sexual life cycle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Arthropod vectors are blood-sucking animals such as ticks, lice, and fleas that transmit microbial pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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A)   microsporidia  lack mitochondria
B)   Ascomycota  conidiospores
C)   Basidiomycota  basidiospores
D)   Zygomycota  sporangiospores
E)   anamorphs  lack sporesF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

You see acid-fast oocysts in a fecal sample from a patient who has diarrhea. What is the MOST likely cause?

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A)   Cryptosporidium
B)   Giardia
C)   diatoms
D)   Entamoeba
E)   TaeniaF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about algae is FALSE?

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A)   All are unicellular.
B)   They use light as their energy source.
C)   They use Co2 as their carbon source.
D)   Some are capable of sexual reproduction.
E)   They produce oxygen from hydrolysis of water.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following tends to be more complex in a parasitic helminth than in free -living helminths?

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A)   nervous system
B)   digestive system
C)   digestive and nervous systems
D)   reproductive system
E)   digestive, reproductive, and nervous systemsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following is the most effective control for malaria?

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A)   vaccination
B)   eliminate Anopheles mosquitoes
C)   treating patients
D)   eliminate the intermediate host
E)   None of these is an effective control.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The sporozoite, merozoite, gametocyte, and ring stages are all part of the Plasmodium life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT that they

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A)   have highly developed digestive and nervous systems.
B)   are hermaphroditic.
C)   are dorsoventrally flattened.
D)   are multicellular animals.
E)   can be divided into flukes and tapeworms.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

In the microscope, you observe multinucleated amoeboid cells with sporangia that form spores. This is a(n)

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A)   tapeworm.
B)   plasmodial slime mold.
C)   ascomycete.
D)   Euglenozoa.
E)   cellular slime mold.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)   Fungi produce asexual spores.
B)   Fungi produce sexual spores.
C)   Fungal spores are highly resistant to heat and chemical agents.
D)   Fungal spores are used in identification of fungi.
E)   Fungal spores are for asexual or sexual reproduction.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are characteristic of algae EXCEPT which ONE of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most are photoautotrophs.
B)   They may be unicellular or multicellular.
C)   They are currently classified as plants.
D)   Some produce harmful toxins.
E)   They mostly live in aquatic habitats.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   dinoflagellates  paralytic shellfish poisoning
B)   diatoms  petroleum
C)   green algae  prokaryotic
D)   red algae  agar
E)   brown algae  alginF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Table 12.1
1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium
2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore
3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore
4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore
-In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Penicillium?

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A)   2 and 6
B)   4 and 6
C)   3 and 4
D)   1 and 4
E)   1 and 2F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Below are paired items referring to the heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. Which of the pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   dog  sexual reproduction
B)   mosquito  vector
C)   mosquito  definitive host
D)   dog  definitive host
E)   None of the pairs is mismatched.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Table 12.1
1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium
2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore
3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore
4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore
-In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Rhizopus?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 and 2
B)   2 and 8
C)   6 and 7
D)   1 and 4
E)   7 and 8F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Table 12.1
1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium
2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore
3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore
4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore
-In Table 12.1, which of these spores are asexual spores?

Accepted Answer

A)   2, 4, 6, 7, 8
B)   1, 3, 5, 8
C)   2, 3, 6, 8
D)   1, 4, 5, 6, 7
E)   All of the spores are asexual.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths

In helminth life cycles, the organism that harbors the adult sexually reproductive phase of the parasite is called the intermediate host.

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You see acid-fast oocysts in a fecal sample from a patient who has diarrhea. What is the MOST likely cause?

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Below are paired items referring to the heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. Which of the pairs is mismatched?

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The sporozoite, merozoite, gametocyte, and ring stages are all part of the Plasmodium life cycle.

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are asexual spores?

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Which of the following is the most effective control for malaria?

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In the microscope, you observe multinucleated amoeboid cells with sporangia that form spores. This is a(n)

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Which of the following organisms is photoautotrophic protozoan?

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Penicillium?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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All of the following are characteristic of algae EXCEPT which ONE of the following?

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Which of the following statements about algae is FALSE?

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Arthropod vectors are blood-sucking animals such as ticks, lice, and fleas that transmit microbial pathogens.

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All of the following are characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT that they

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Which of the following tends to be more complex in a parasitic helminth than in free -living helminths?

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Rhizopus?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Plasmogamy, karyogamy, and meiosis are stages of the fungal sexual life cycle.

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Exam 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths

In helminth life cycles, the organism that harbors the adult sexually reproductive phase of the parasite is called the intermediate host.

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You see acid-fast oocysts in a fecal sample from a patient who has diarrhea. What is the MOST likely cause?

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Below are paired items referring to the heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. Which of the pairs is mismatched?

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The sporozoite, merozoite, gametocyte, and ring stages are all part of the Plasmodium life cycle.

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are asexual spores?

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Which of the following is the most effective control for malaria?

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In the microscope, you observe multinucleated amoeboid cells with sporangia that form spores. This is a(n)

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Which of the following organisms is photoautotrophic protozoan?

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Penicillium?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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All of the following are characteristic of algae EXCEPT which ONE of the following?

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Which of the following statements about algae is FALSE?

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Arthropod vectors are blood-sucking animals such as ticks, lice, and fleas that transmit microbial pathogens.

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All of the following are characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT that they

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Which of the following tends to be more complex in a parasitic helminth than in free -living helminths?

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Table 12.1 1- Arthroconidium 5-Chlamydoconidium 2- Ascospore 6-Conidiospore 3- Basidiospore 7-Sporangiospore 4- Blastoconidium 8-Zygospore -In Table 12.1, which of these spores are characteristic of Rhizopus?

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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Plasmogamy, karyogamy, and meiosis are stages of the fungal sexual life cycle.

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