What is a characteristic shared by the protozoa which are intestinal parasites of humans?

A. They have a dormant cyst stage.
B. They have multiple nuclei.
C. They reproduce sexually in an invertebrate host.
D. They reproduce sexually in humans.
E. They have suckers for adhering to the intestine.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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What will be an ideal response?

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