1. Chapter 12: The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths
Arthropods as Vectors
Fungi
Algae
Protozoa
Helminths
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2. Topic 1: Fungi $100 Question
What is the common cause of yeast infections?
Aspergillus
Candida albicans
Histoplasma
Penicillium
Answer = B
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3. What is the common cause of yeast infections? Aspergillus
Topic 1: Fungi $100 Answer
What is the common cause of yeast infections?
Aspergillus
Candida albicans
Histoplasma
Penicillium
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4. Topic 1: Fungi $200 Question
Which fungus causes the most common life-threatening infection in AIDS patients?
Aspergillus
Candida
Rhizopus
Pneumocystis
Answer = D
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5. Topic 1: Fungi $200 Answer
Which fungus causes the most common life-threatening infection in AIDS patients?
Aspergillus
Candida
Rhizopus
Pneumocystis
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6. Topic 1: Fungi $300 Question
All of the following are fungi EXCEPT
molds.
yeasts.
Paramecium.
Penicillium.
Answer = C
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7. All of the following are fungi EXCEPT molds. yeasts. Paramecium.
Topic 1: Fungi $300 Answer
All of the following are fungi EXCEPT
molds.
yeasts.
Paramecium.
Penicillium.
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8. Topic 1: Fungi $400 Question
What term refers to fungal infections deep within the body?
systemic mycoses
cutaneous mycoses
subcutaneous mycoses
superficial mycoses
Answer = A
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9. What term refers to fungal infections deep within the body?
Topic 1: Fungi $400 Answer
What term refers to fungal infections deep within the body?
systemic mycoses
cutaneous mycoses
subcutaneous mycoses
superficial mycoses
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10. Topic 1: Fungi $500 Question
Which is the correct order of events for sexual reproduction in fungi?
meiosis, plasmogamy, karyogamy
plasmogamy, karyogamy, meiosis
karyogamy, plasmogamy, meiosis
karyogamy, meiosis, plasmogamy
Answer = B
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11. Which is the correct order of events for sexual reproduction in fungi?
Topic 1: Fungi $500 Answer
Which is the correct order of events for sexual reproduction in fungi?
meiosis, plasmogamy, karyogamy
plasmogamy, karyogamy, meiosis
karyogamy, plasmogamy, meiosis
karyogamy, meiosis, plasmogamy
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12. Topic 2: Algae $100 Question
All of the following groups of algae produce substances that are toxic to humans EXCEPT
green algae.
diatoms.
red algae.
dinoflagellates.
Answer = A
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13. Topic 2: Algae $100 Answer
All of the following groups of algae produce substances that are toxic to humans EXCEPT
green algae.
diatoms.
red algae.
dinoflagellates.
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14. Topic 2: Algae $200 Question
Which type of algae is found at the greatest depth in water?
blue algae
red algae
brown algae
green algae
Answer = B
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15. Which type of algae is found at the greatest depth in water?
Topic 2: Algae $200 Answer
Which type of algae is found at the greatest depth in water?
blue algae
red algae
brown algae
green algae
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16. Topic 2: Algae $300 Question
The body of a multicellular alga is called a
mycelium.
hypha.
pseudopod.
thallus.
Answer = D
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17. The body of a multicellular alga is called a mycelium. hypha.
Topic 2: Algae $300 Answer
The body of a multicellular alga is called a
mycelium.
hypha.
pseudopod.
thallus.
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18. Topic 2: Algae $400 Question
What is the etiological agent of ciguatera?
Alexandrium
diatoms
Phytophthora
Gambierdiscus
Answer = D
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19. What is the etiological agent of ciguatera? Alexandrium diatoms
Topic 2: Algae $400 Answer
What is the etiological agent of ciguatera?
Alexandrium
diatoms
Phytophthora
Gambierdiscus
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20. Topic 2: Algae $500 Question
Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by members of the genus Alexandrium, which secrete
aflatoxins.
endotoxins.
exotoxins.
saxitoxins.
Answer = D
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21. Topic 2: Algae $500 Answer
Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by members of the genus Alexandrium, which secrete
aflatoxins.
endotoxins.
exotoxins.
saxitoxins.
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22. Topic 3: Protozoa $100 Question
The feeding or growing stage of a protozoan is called
merozoite.
microspora.
trophozoite.
sporozoite.
Answer = C
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23. Topic 3: Protozoa $100 Answer
The feeding or growing stage of a protozoan is called
merozoite.
microspora.
trophozoite.
sporozoite.
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24. Topic 3: Protozoa $200 Question
The only pathogenic ameba found in the human intestine is
Amoeba proteus.
Entamoeba histolytica.
Plasmodium vivax.
Toxoplasma gondii.
Answer = B
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25. Topic 3: Protozoa $200 Answer
The only pathogenic ameba found in the human intestine is
Amoeba proteus.
Entamoeba histolytica.
Plasmodium vivax.
Toxoplasma gondii.
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26. Topic 3: Protozoa $300 Question
Ciliates take in food by way of the
vacuole.
cytosome.
pseudopod.
mitosome.
Answer = B
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27. Topic 3: Protozoa $300 Answer
Ciliates take in food by way of the
vacuole.
cytosome.
pseudopod.
mitosome.
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28. Topic 3: Protozoa $400 Question
The organism that requires domestic cats in its life cycle is
Acanthamoeba.
Plasmodium vivax.
Entamoeba histolytica.
Toxoplasma gondii.
Answer = D
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29. Topic 3: Protozoa $400 Answer
The organism that requires domestic cats in its life cycle is
Acanthamoeba.
Plasmodium vivax.
Entamoeba histolytica.
Toxoplasma gondii.
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30. Topic 3: Protozoa $500 Question
Which of the following statements about protozoa is FALSE?
All make cysts.
They have eukaryotic cells.
They may reproduce sexually.
They may have flagella or cilia.
Answer = A
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31. Topic 3: Protozoa $500 Answer
Which of the following statements about protozoa is FALSE?
All make cysts.
They have eukaryotic cells.
They may reproduce sexually.
They may have flagella or cilia.
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32. Topic 4: Helminths $100 Question
What do tapeworms eat?
red blood cells
host tissues
intestinal contents
intestinal bacteria
Answer = C
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33. Topic 4: Helminths $100 Answer
What do tapeworms eat?
red blood cells
host tissues
intestinal contents
intestinal bacteria
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34. Topic 4: Helminths $200 Question
Parasitic helminths are distinguished from free-living helminths by all of the following EXCEPT
reduced means of locomotion.
reduced nervous system.
lack of a digestive system.
inability to reproduce.
Answer = D
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35. Topic 4: Helminths $200 Answer
Parasitic helminths are distinguished from free-living helminths by all of the following EXCEPT
reduced means of locomotion.
reduced nervous system.
lack of a digestive system.
inability to reproduce.
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36. Topic 4: Helminths $300 Question
The encysted larva of the beef tapeworm is called a
cercaria.
cysticercus.
redia.
metacercaria.
Answer = B
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37. Topic 4: Helminths $300 Answer
The encysted larva of the beef tapeworm is called a
cercaria.
cysticercus.
redia.
metacercaria.
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38. Topic 4: Helminths $400 Question
Hydatid cysts are formed by which organism?
Echinococcus granulosus
Taenia saginata
Clonorchis sinensis
Taenia solium
Answer = A
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39. Topic 4: Helminths $400 Answer
Hydatid cysts are formed by which organism?
Echinococcus granulosus
Taenia saginata
Clonorchis sinensis
Taenia solium
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40. Topic 4: Helminths $500 Question
Which of the following statements about helminths is FALSE?
All are parasites.
They are heterotrophic.
They have eukaryotic cells.
They are multicellular.
Answer = A
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41. Topic 4: Helminths $500 Answer
Which of the following statements about helminths is FALSE?
All are parasites.
They are heterotrophic.
They have eukaryotic cells.
They are multicellular. .
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42. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $100 Question
Arthropods that carry pathogenic microorganisms are called
arachnida.
vectors.
crustacea.
insecta.
Answer = B
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43. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $100 Answer
Arthropods that carry pathogenic microorganisms are called
arachnida.
vectors.
crustacea.
insecta.
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44. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $200 Question
Xenopsylla transmits which disease?
Lyme disease
endemic murine typhus
arboviral encephalitis
African trypanosomiasis
Answer = B
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45. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $200 Answer
Xenopsylla transmits which disease?
Lyme disease
endemic murine typhus
arboviral encephalitis
African trypanosomiasis
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46. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $300 Question
Which of the following arthropods is the vector of Lyme disease?
tick
head louse
mite
mosquito
Answer = A
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47. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $300 Answer
Which of the following arthropods is the vector of Lyme disease?
tick
head louse
mite
mosquito
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48. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $400 Question
The sexual reproduction of Plasmodium vivax takes place in the intestine of a
tick.
mosquito.
human.
flea.
Answer = B
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49. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $400 Answer
The sexual reproduction of Plasmodium vivax takes place in the intestine of a
tick.
mosquito.
human.
flea.
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50. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $500 Question
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
mosquito–epidemic typhus
kissing bug–Chagas’ disease
tick–Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Anopheles–malaria
Answer = A
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51. Topic 5: Arthropods as Vectors $500 Answer
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
mosquito–epidemic typhus
kissing bug–Chagas’ disease
tick–Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Anopheles–malaria
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52. Amebic dysentery is caused by which etiological agent?
FINAL ROUND Question
Amebic dysentery is caused by which etiological agent?
Acanthamoeba
Naegleria
Entamoeba
Cyclospora
Answer = C
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53. Amebic dysentery is caused by which etiological agent?
FINAL ROUND Answer
Amebic dysentery is caused by which etiological agent?
Acanthamoeba
Naegleria
Entamoeba
Cyclospora
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