Question 1

Which of the following best describes the classification of algae?

Accepted Answer

Algae are classified by green, brown, or red photosynthetic pigments.

Question 2

Which group of protozoa is classified by their method of motility?

Accepted Answer

Protozoa

Question 3

Cysts in protozoa are important because:

Accepted Answer

They are a resting form with protective layers, making protozoa resistant to damage.

Question 4

Which fungal form is single-celled and divides by fission or budding?

Accepted Answer

Yeast

Question 5

What is the reproductive structure of basidiomycetes?

Accepted Answer

Mushroom

Question 6

Which type of fungal disease is disseminated in the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

Systemic

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct example of a mechanical vector?

Accepted Answer

A fly carrying bacteria on its legs from feces to food.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a common insect vector for disease transmission?

Accepted Answer

Spider

Question 9

Which two protozoa are known to cause dysentery?

Accepted Answer

Entamoeba histolytica and Balantidium coli

Question 10

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Algal toxins

Question 11

Which fungal group forms spores at the end of a filament?

Accepted Answer

Ascomycetes

Question 12

Which of the following best describes a biological vector?

Accepted Answer

A vector in which the pathogen multiplies or develops before transmission.

Question 13

Which of the following is a disease caused by algal toxins?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis of tissue (Pfiesteria)

Question 14

Mites cause scabies primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Causing allergic responses

Question 15

Which of the following is a superficial fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Surface only

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of zygomycetes in fungal reproduction?

Accepted Answer

Two mating hyphae join together to form a zygospore organism.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct example of a cutaneous fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection within layers of epidermis

Question 18

Which of the following vectors is NOT an insect but still transmits disease?

Accepted Answer

Tick

Question 19

Which of the following fungal groups is responsible for the most serious human fungal diseases?

Accepted Answer

Dimorphic fungi

Question 20

A patient presents with symptoms of scabies. Which organism is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Mite

Classification and Medical Importance of Eukaryotic Microorganisms

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