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How could you distinguish an organelle that originated as a bungled feeding attempt from an organelle that originated as invading parasite?
One organelle will have endosymbionts. While on the other hand, the other organelle will have apicoplast. That is how one can differentiate them.
What are the subphylum of apicomplexa?
The subphylum of Apicomplexa is called Sporozoa. This group includes various parasitic protozoa that possess a unique organelle called an apicoplast, which is involved in various cellular processes. Members of this subphylum often have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts.
Can antibiotics kill the protozoa toxoplasma gandii?
Although Toxoplasma is a protozoa, and has eucariotic cell -> some antibiotics (macrolides) can act on it by blocking expression of apicoplast genes (circular DNA), interfering with 50S ribosomal subunit [procariotic ribosome responsible for expression of apicoplast genes]
What are the characteristics of phylum Apicomplexa?
Phylum Apicomplexa are parasitic protozoans that have an apical complex used for host cell invasion. They typically have complex life cycles involving sexual and asexual stages. Many members of this phylum cause diseases in animals and humans, such as malaria and toxoplasmosis.
Which drug is best known for its use in preventing malaria?
quinine
