What is the ploidy of the zygote during the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii? Select one: a. 1n b. 3n c. 4n d. 2n

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What is the ploidy of the zygote during the life cycle of Toxoplasma gondii?
Select one:
a. 1n
b. 3n
c. 4n
d. 2n
The diagram below illustrates the lifecycle of the parasite - Toxoplasma gondii. This
single celled organism causes the disease, Toxoplasmosis, which can be transferred
to humans when cleaning out litter boxes.
Cat
Oocyst in
intestine
Mouse
Sporozoites
Process 1
Oocyst in
soil, water, or grass
Gametes
Process 2
Zygote
Mature oocyst
passed in feces
Oocyst
Process 3
Transcribed Image Text:The diagram below illustrates the lifecycle of the parasite - Toxoplasma gondii. This single celled organism causes the disease, Toxoplasmosis, which can be transferred to humans when cleaning out litter boxes. Cat Oocyst in intestine Mouse Sporozoites Process 1 Oocyst in soil, water, or grass Gametes Process 2 Zygote Mature oocyst passed in feces Oocyst Process 3
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