Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 21 - Self-Quiz - Page 353: 9

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Toxoplasma gondii causes a disease called toxoplasmosis, which affects pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems. Entamoeba histolytica is responsible for amebic dysentery. Trichomonas vaginalis affects the reproductive tracts of humans. Only Dictyostelium discoideum does not cause human disease; this species consumes bacteria.
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