Protozoa

Paramecium is a protozoan, not an algae. Protozoa are single-celled organisms classified under the kingdom Protista, while algae are typically multi-cellular organisms classified under the kingdom Plantae.

Despite their similar names, Escherichia coli and Entamoeba coli are not closely related. Escherichia coli is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, while Entamoeba coli is a non-pathogenic amoeba that can also be found in the human intestine. They belong to different domains of life - E. coli is a prokaryotic bacterium, while E. coli is a eukaryotic amoeba.

Yes, some protozoa can cause diseases in plants. They can infect plant roots and disrupt nutrient uptake, leading to stunted growth or even death in severe cases. Examples of protozoan plant pathogens include those belonging to the genera Plasmodiophora and Polymyxa.

Food spoilage can be caused by mold, bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms that break down the food and produce toxins. Cooking can kill most microorganisms, but improper storage or handling can introduce new ones. Some viruses and protozoa can also contaminate food and cause spoilage or foodborne illnesses.

Protozoa may be composed of a single cell, but they can exhibit complex behaviors such as movement, feeding, and reproduction. They possess organelles that perform specialized functions, and many have intricate structures that allow them to adapt to various environments. Additionally, their diverse life cycles and ability to respond to stimuli contribute to their complexity.

Protozoa are neither bacteria nor fungi. They are single-celled organisms belonging to the Kingdom Protista. They are often classified separately from bacteria and fungi due to their distinct characteristics and lifestyles.

Amoebas excrete metabolic waste, mainly in the form of ammonia, through a process called diffusion. Ammonia is released from the cell into the surrounding environment.

Protozoa is a class of unicellular invertrebrates. Amoeba is an organism with in the Class Protozoa and belongs to the group containing pseudopodia. Other organisms that are protozoans are Paramecium, Euglena, Foraminifera, etc.

The group of protozoa that have flagella are called flagellates. Flagellates use their whip-like flagella for movement and are often found in aquatic environments like freshwater or marine habitats. Some flagellates are parasitic, while others are free-living.

Haha, funny you'd ask, I should know this for my test but I have forgotten. Protozoan do not cause malaria, however, it is caused by bacteria infection. The bacteria causes Malaria is called Plasmodium, and it is transmitted through mosquito bites.

Known as "pigeon malaria", Haemoproteus is a red-blood cell parasite of pigeons and doves. Three species of Haemoproteus affect pigeons; H. columbae, H. sacharrovi and H. maccallumi. These are similar to the true malarial parasites (Plasmodium) of birds but do not cause the same disease symptoms.

Protozoa carry out respiration to generate energy by breaking down organic molecules like glucose into ATP through a series of biochemical reactions. This process involves taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct, similar to respiration in other eukaryotic organisms.

Amoebas move using pseudopods, which are temporary extensions of their cytoplasm that help them crawl and engulf food particles. The process involves the coordinated action of microtubules and actin filaments to push and pull the cell in the desired direction. Amoebas can change the shape and position of their pseudopods quickly, allowing for rapid and flexible movement.

Acanthamoeba infection typically occurs through exposure to contaminated water sources, such as swimming pools, hot tubs, and soil. It can enter the body through the nose, mouth, or broken skin. Contact lens wearers are also at a higher risk of infection if they don't properly clean and disinfect their lenses.

Actually, yes they do! Any living organism, including one celled organisms, have a mechanism for getting rid of waste. If you look at a living amoeba under a microscope, every now and then you can see it leave a small particle of waste behind. This is amoeba poop!

it is almost weight less and can be in nanograms per cell

They engulf there food by the process of phagocytosis or picnocytosis.

The large food material first broken down by ameoba as it secreate some extracellular enzyme then that food material is taken by amoeaba as amoeba form pseudopodia around the food material and then take it inside the cell.

Amoebas are not considered multicellular organisms. They are single-celled organisms classified as protists. Multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells that are specialized to perform specific functions, while amoebas are unicellular and can carry out all necessary functions within a single cell.

be detected in the mosquitoes too. Dr Ross conducted experiments that confirmed his hypothesis, leading to the discovery that Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria by carrying the Plasmodium parasite.

Plasmodium vivax is a protozoal parasite and a human pathogen. The most frequent and widely distributed cause of recurring (Benign tertian) malaria, P. vivax is one of the six species of malarial parasite that commonly infect humans. It is less virulent than Plasmodium falciparum, which is the deadliest of the six, and is seldom fatal. P. vivax is carried by the female Anopheles mosquito, since it is only the female of the species that bites.

Euglena is hard to classify because they move (swim) really quickly through the water. they have two flagella. the two flagella spin in a pattern that pulls the organism rapidly through the water.

The glyoxylate cycle operates at a high level in Euglena gracilis when acetate is the only carbon source, and at a low level when glucose is the only carbon source, as indicated by activities of malate synthase. Altho glucose causes a moderate repression of some of the enzymes of the glyoxylate cycle, it neither represses nor inhibits malate synthase. The specific activity of the malic enzyme was about 5-fold greater in acetate-grown Euglena than in glucose-grown cells, but the absolute rate of CO2 fixation was about twice as great in cells grown on glucose. The respiratory quotient was unity regardless of substrate.

Amoebas lack a fixed shape and structure, as they are single-celled organisms without a defined cell wall. They also lack specialized organelles for specific functions, such as a true digestive system or a centralized nervous system.