Learning Objectives for "Characteristics of Protozoa"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Briefly describe protozoa.

2. Briefly describe 3 ways protozoans may reproduce asexually.

3. Define the following:

A. trophozoite

B. protozoan cyst.

Think-Pair-Share Questions

1. Protozoa that cause gastrointestinal infections are capable of producing cyst forms as well as trophozoites.

State why this is essential to these pathogens.

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