Malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum, a nonmotile protist that contains a cluster of microtubules at one end of the cell. Based on these characteristics, Plasmodium falciparum is classified as

A. a protozoan.

B. a diatom.

C. an alga.

D. a slime mold.

E. an apicomplexan.


E. an apicomplexan.

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a. leading; opposite; continuous b. lagging; same; discontinuous c. leading; same; discontinuous d. lagging; opposite; continuous e. leading; same; continuous

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The opening of the larynx is called the ________. It is covered by the epiglottis, which prevents food or objects from blocking the airway

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical

A. The statement is true for mitosis only. B. The statement is true for meiosis I only. C. The statement is true for meiosis II only . D. The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis I. E. The statement is true for mitosis and meiosis II.

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Which of the following statements about vertebrate eyes is true?

A. Most predators have monocular vision. B. Most predators have eyes on the sides of their heads. C. Binocular vision helps prey animals scan their surroundings for predators. D. Most prey animals have eyes on the sides of their head and monocular vision. E. Monocular vision allows for better depth perception.

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