Which of the following statements is NOT true of protistan cysts?

A. Their consumption can lead to human health problems.
B. They facilitate the spread of pathogens from one host to another.
C. They may arise from sexual reproduction.
D. They may arise from asexual reproduction.
E. They attach to host cells by small hooks.


Answer: E

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