do cyst formation by certain protozoa permit passage through the stomach acid and other environmental factors
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Cyst formation in certain protozoa creates a resistant, dormant form with a protective wall that helps them survive harsh conditions, including stomach acid and environmental stresses. Show more…
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Giardia lamblia is a cyst-forming protist parasite that causes diarrhea if ingested. Given this information, against what type(s) of environments might G. lamblia cysts be particularly resistant?
When environmental conditions do not favor protozoan growth, a method of survival includes encystment to create a durable cell with a protective cell wall. the production of trophozoites from cysts. rapid multiplication and killing of the host. the shedding of the plasmalemma. an increase in overall metabolic activity.
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