Foundations in Microbiology
Foundations in Microbiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781259705212
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5.L2, Problem 5CT

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The names of two parasites that are transmitted in the cyst form.

Introduction:

Most protozoa are recognised by their motile feeding stage called trophozoite. Many protozoa have a resting stage called cyst when environmental conditions are unfavourable for growth and feeding. The cyst stage is characterized by a thick cuticle wall above the cell membrane that makes the organism resistant to heat, dryness and chemicals. Many pathogenic protozoa are transmitted to their host in their cyst form.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way by which a non-cyst-forming pathogenic protozoan will be transmitted.

Introduction:

Most protozoa are recognised by their motile feeding stage called trophozoite. Many protozoa have a resting stage called cyst when environmental conditions are unfavourable for growth and feeding. The cyst stage is characterized by a thick cuticle wall above the cell membrane that makes the organism resistant to heat, dryness and chemicals. Many pathogenic protozoa are transmitted to their host in their cyst form.

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a. What are the primary functions of the trophozoite and the cyst inthe life cycle?b. In which diseases is a cyst stage an important part of the infectioncycle?
A 35-year old man who is originally from Palawan, Philippines traveled to South America to live with his partner. 3 days after the man stayed in abroad, he went to a hospital and complained of frequent abdominal cramping and diarrhea. According to the patient, he had no sexual contact with his partner and had not eaten any spoiled food that might cause his diarrhea. His physician ordered a stool examination and the results were normal and no cyst/ trophozoite of a parasite are seen.   1. What possible actions or additional laboratory tests are needed in this case to rule out the most likely diagnosis if the patient is infected with a parasite? Why?
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Chapter 5 Solutions

Foundations in Microbiology

Ch. 5.2 - Characterize the cell wall and membrane of...Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 4CYPCh. 5.2 - Which eukaryotic cells have a cell wall?Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 6CYPCh. 5.3 - Describe the structure of the nucleus and its...Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 10ELOCh. 5.3 - Prob. 11ELOCh. 5.3 - Prob. 12ELOCh. 5.3 - Summarize the stages in processing by the nucleus,...Ch. 5.3 - Describe the structure of a mitochondrion, and...Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 15ELOCh. 5.3 - Discuss features of eukaryotic ribosomes.Ch. 5.3 - Indicate the basic structure of the cytoskeleton,...Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 7CYPCh. 5.3 - Prob. 8CYPCh. 5.3 - Prob. 9CYPCh. 5.3 - Compare and contrast the smooth ΕR, the rough ER,...Ch. 5.3 - Compare the structures and functions of the...Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 12CYPCh. 5.3 - Prob. 13CYPCh. 5.3 - For what reasons would a cell need a "skeleton�?Ch. 5.4 - Compare and contrast prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic...Ch. 5.4 - Outline the basics of eukaryotic taxonomy.Ch. 5.4 - Explain what is meant by the term protist, and...Ch. 5.4 - Review the major differences and similarities...Ch. 5.5 - Prob. 21ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 22ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 23ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 24ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 25ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 26ELOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 16CYPCh. 5.5 - Prob. 17CYPCh. 5.5 - Prob. 18CYPCh. 5.5 - Prob. 19CYPCh. 5.5 - Prob. 20CYPCh. 5.5 - Prob. 21CYPCh. 5.6 - Prob. 27ELOCh. 5.6 - Describe several ways that algae are important...Ch. 5.6 - What is a working definition of a "protist"?Ch. 5.6 - Prob. 23CYPCh. 5.6 - How are algae important? Give examples of algae...Ch. 5.7 - Summarize the main characteristics of protozoan...Ch. 5.7 - Prob. 30ELOCh. 5.7 - Explain how protozoans are identified and...Ch. 5.7 - Prob. 32ELOCh. 5.7 - Prob. 33ELOCh. 5.7 - Explain the general characteristics of the...Ch. 5.7 - Describe the protozoan adaptations for feeding.Ch. 5.7 - Briefly outline the characteristics of the four...Ch. 5.7 - Prob. 28CYPCh. 5.8 - Prob. 34ELOCh. 5.8 - Explain the elements of helminth biology, life...Ch. 5.8 - Prob. 36ELOCh. 5.8 - Discuss the adaptations of parasitic worms to...Ch. 5.8 - Prob. 30CYPCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 5.L1 - Features of the nuclear envelope include a....Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 5.L1 - What is embedded in rough endoplasmic reticulum?...Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 11MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 12MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 13MCQCh. 5.L1 - Mitochondria likely originated from a. archaea b....Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 15MCQCh. 5.L1 - Most helminth infections a. are localized to one...Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 17MCQCh. 5.L1 - ________ Rhizopus a. the cause of malaria b....Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 19MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 20MCQCh. 5.L1 - ________ euglenid a. the cause of malaria b....Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 22MCQCh. 5.L1 - ________ Trichomonas a. the cause of malaria b....Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 24MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 25MCQCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 26MCQCh. 5.L1 - Which of these is/are an example(s) of neglected...Ch. 5.L1 - Prob. 2CSRCh. 5.L1 - Prob. 3CSRCh. 5.L1 - Describe the anatomy and functions of each of the...Ch. 5.L1 - Trace the synthesis of cell products, their...Ch. 5.L1 - a. What is the reproductive potential of molds in...Ch. 5.L1 - a. Fill in the following summary table for...Ch. 5.L2 - Explain the ways that mitochondria resemble...Ch. 5.L2 - Prob. 2CTCh. 5.L2 - How are the eukaryotic ribosomes and cell...Ch. 5.L2 - Prob. 4CTCh. 5.L2 - Prob. 5CTCh. 5.L2 - Prob. 6CTCh. 5.L2 - a. How are bacterial endospores and cysts of...Ch. 5.L2 - For what reasons would a eukaryotic cell evolve an...Ch. 5.L2 - Prob. 9CTCh. 5.L2 - What term is used to describe a single species...Ch. 5.L2 - Prob. 2VC
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