Question

Give an example of a parasitic protozoan.

Answer 1

Protozoa:

1. Protozoa are eukaryotic unicellular creatures.
2. Protozoa are heterotrophic organisms.
3. They can be either free-living or parasitic.
4. All metabolic and reproductive tasks are carried out by a single cell.
5. Many protozoans dwell in humans as endoparasites and cause a variety of illnesses.
6. Example - Plasmodium, a parasitic protozoan, is responsible for malaria.