Self Quiz for Characteristics of Protozoa

Study the material in this section and then write out the answers to these questions.
Do not just click on the answers and write them out. This will not test your understanding of this tutorial.

1. Match the following:

_____ Multiple fission. The nucleus divides many times before the cell divides. The single cell then separates into numerous daughter cells. (ans)

_____ Division in which one cell splits in two. (ans)

_____ Division in which a cell pinches off of the parent cell. (ans)

_____ The vegetative, reproducing, feeding form of a protoaoan. (ans)

_____ A protective form that enables protozoa to survive harsh environments. (ans)

A. trophozoite

B. cyst

C. fission

D. schizogony

E. budding

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