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Protozoans (GATE)

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Which of the following pairs of protozoan and its discoverer is/are incorrect?

  1. Amoeba : R. V. Rosenhof
  2. Plasmodium : Charles Laverson
  3. Entamoeba : Lamble
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This option is correct because amoeba was discovered by Sir Ronald Ross, and not by R. V. Rosenhof.

Which of the following types of flagella is found in Euglena?

  1. Stichonematic

  2. Pantonematic

  3. Acronematic

  4. Penta-chronematic

  5. Simple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stichonematic flagella bear a single row of mastigonemes alongside the sheath, e.g. Euglena.

Which of the following statements are true regarding 'Trypanosoma gambiense'?

P. Endoparasite of blood and cerebrospinal fluid of man Q. Tse-tse fly acts as a secondary host R. Reserves food material in the form of glycogen S. Reproduces sexually as well as asexually

  1. P and Q

  2. P and S

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. R and S


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Reserve food material of Trypanosoma gambiense is in the form of volutin granules. Trypanosoma gambiense reproduces only asexually by binary fission.

Which of the following is a symbiotic flagellate?

  1. Trichonympha

  2. Entamoeba

  3. Polystomella

  4. Nyctotherus

  5. Vorticella


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trichonympha are symbiotic flagellate found in the gut of termites and cockroaches.

Which of the following statements are false regarding Plasmodium?

P. It is commonly known as malarial parasite. Q. Female Anopheles mosquito serves as a reservoir host for Plasmodium. R. Gametophytes of Plasmodium are formed in the lumen of stomach of a mosquito. S. Zygote of Plasmodium is known as ookinete.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. R and S


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option is correct because monkeys serve as a reservoir host for Plasmodium. Female Anopheles mosquito serves as a vector. Gametophytes of Plasmodium are formed in the RBC of blood of man. Gametes are formed in the lumen of stomach of a mosquito.

Locomotory organs are not found in which class of organisms?

  1. Ciliata

  2. Mastigophora

  3. Sarcodina

  4. Sporozoa

  5. Suctoria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option is correct because the locomotory organs are absent in class Sporozoa.

Which of the following is not true regarding Amoeba proteus?

  1. Discovered by Rossel Von Rosenhof

  2. Locomotary organ – pseudopodia

  3. Holozoic mode of nutrition

  4. Uricotelic in nature

  5. Respiration through general body surface


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option is correct because Amoeba proteus is ammonotelic in nature.

Bioluminescence is found in

  1. Ceratium and Noctiluca

  2. Euglena and Paramecium

  3. Glaucoma and Giardia

  4. Ceratium and Paramecium

  5. Noctiluca and Giardia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This option is correct because Ceratium and Noctiluca show bioluminescence.

Which of the following sets of protozoa represents endoparasites only?

  1. Balantidium, Paramecium, Trypanosoma

  2. Balantidium, Paramecium, Proterospongia

  3. Balantidium, Giardia, Trypanosoma

  4. Giardia, Proterospongia, Trypanosoma

  5. Giardia, Paramecium, Proterospongia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct answer. Balantidium, Giardia, Trypanosoma: All are internal parasite protozoa. Balantidium is a common intestinal parasite of vertebrates, found chiefly in amphibians and mammals. Giardia are found as parasites in the digestive tract of vertebrates. Trypanosoma are the endoparasites which reside in blood and cerebrospinal fluid of man.

Which of the following are correct regarding Entamoeba histolytica?

P. Digenetic life cycle Q. Trophozoite is an adult and harmful stage R. Causes amoebic dysentery in humans S. Reserve food material is starch

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. R and S


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This option is correct.

Life cycle(s) of which of the following pathogenic protozoa is/are digenetic?

  1. Entamoeba histolytica
  2. Plasmodium vivax
  3. Trypanosam cruzi
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This option is correct because Plasmodium vivax (malaria parasite) completes its asexual part of life cycle in people and the sexual part in the female Anopheles mosquito (digenetic life cycle) and Trypanosam cruzi possesses a digenetic life cycle, involving a hematophagous insect vector and a mammalian host.

Which of the following is the most widely accepted theory for locomotion in amoeba?

  1. Surface tension theory

  2. Rolling movement theory

  3. Walking movement theory

  4. Sol-gel theory

  5. Fountain-zone theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sol-gel theory of locomotion of amoeba was given by Hymen in 1927 and further supported by Pantin (1923-196) and Mast (xx). Sol-gel theory is the most accepted theory for locomotion of amoeba.

Amoeba responds to a number of environmental stimuli. The behaviour may be positive (movement towards the stimuli) or negative (movement away from the stimuli). It shows positive behaviour towards which of the following stimuli?

  1. Temperature below 20oC and above 25oC
  2. Water current
  3. Darkness
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This option is correct because amoeba shows positive behaviour towards darkness.

Match the following:

 
Column – I Column – II
A. Amoeba 1. Lobopods
B. Radiolaria 2. Filopods
C. Polystomella 3. Reticulopods
D. Actinophyrus 4. Axopods
  1. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4

  2. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1

  3. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

  4. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4

  5. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct answer. Lobopods: They are short, blunt, thick, finger-like outgrowth of ectoplasm with an axial core of endoplasm. For example, amoeba. Filopods: They are cylindrical, thread-like, formed entirely of ectoplasm and radiate from the body in all direction. For example, Radiolaria. Reticulopods: They are filamentous and form a network of pods. For example, Polystomella. Axopods: They are long, stiff, semi-transparent extensions of cytoplasm with pointed distal ends. For example, Actinophyrus.

Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding Plasmodium vivax?

P. The duration of exoerythrocytic cyle is 14-15 days. Q. The duration of erythrocytic cyle is 48 hours. R. Incubation period is 20-24 days. S. The duration of sexual cycle is 10 days.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. Q and S


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This option is correct because the duration of exoerythrocytic cyle is 8 days in Plasmodium vivax, while it is 14-15 days in Plasmodium malariae. Incubation period is 12-14 days in Plasmodium vivax, while it is 20-24 days in Plasmodium malariae.

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