Asked by Akilah Walcott on May 06, 2024
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Plasmodium
A) excavates
B) stramenopiles
C) alveolates
D) rhizarians
E) archaeplastidae
F) amoebozoans
G) choanoflagellates
Plasmodium
A genus of unicellular protists that are parasites, causing malaria in humans and other animals.
Alveolates
Alveolates are a group of protists characterized by the presence of alveoli, small cavities enclosed by membranes located just under the cell surface, and include taxa such as dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates.
- Uncover the differential characteristics of protist groups by assessing their structural elements.
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Jarod McGovernMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Plasmodium is a genus of parasitic alveolates, specifically the agent of malaria in humans.
Answer: F
Amoebozoans are a group of protists that includes amoebas, slime molds, and other similar organisms, including the genus Plasmodium.
Answer: F
Amoebozoans are a group of protists that includes amoebas, slime molds, and other similar organisms, including the genus Plasmodium.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the differential characteristics of protist groups by assessing their structural elements.