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Multiple Choice
Which of the following organisms requires an additional non-human host to complete its life cycle?
A
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
B
Plasmodium species (malaria parasite)
C
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast)
D
Homo sapiens (humans)
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1
Understand the life cycle of each organism listed in the problem. Determine whether the organism requires a non-human host to complete its life cycle.
Escherichia coli (E. coli): This is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals. It does not require a non-human host to complete its life cycle, as it can reproduce independently in its environment.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast): This is a single-celled fungus used in baking and brewing. It reproduces asexually or sexually and does not require a non-human host to complete its life cycle.
Homo sapiens (humans): Humans are multicellular organisms that reproduce sexually. They do not require a non-human host to complete their life cycle.
Plasmodium species (malaria parasite): This is a protozoan parasite that requires both a human host and a non-human host (typically a mosquito from the genus *Anopheles*) to complete its life cycle. The mosquito serves as the vector for transmission and is essential for the parasite's development and reproduction.