Asked by Eduardo Moreno on May 20, 2024
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Which protist group contains the organism Trypanosoma, a colorless parasite that can cause African sleeping sickness?
A) Unikonts
B) Excavates
C) Rhizarians
D) Archaeplastids
E) Chromalveolates
Trypanosoma
A genus of parasitic protozoa known to cause diseases such as sleeping sickness in humans and animals.
African Sleeping Sickness
A parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma brucei, transmitted by the tsetse fly, characterized by fever, headaches, joint pains, and sleep disturbances.
Excavates
A group of unicellular organisms, often flagellates, characterized by a distinct cellular structure, including a feeding groove.
- Understand the role of protists in human health and disease.
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Taravat MazareiMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Trypanosoma, the organism that causes African sleeping sickness, belongs to the group Excavates. This group includes various flagellated single-celled organisms, some of which are parasites.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of protists in human health and disease.