Amoeba Quiz Exam

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the approximate size of Entamoeba coli trophozoites?
o A) 5–10 µm
o B) 10–20 µm
o C) 15–50 µm
o D) 25–100 µm
Answer: C
2. Entamoeba coli cysts typically contain how many nuclei?
o A) One to eight
o B) Two
o C) Four
o D) None
Answer: A
3. What type of chromatoid bodies are found in Entamoeba coli cysts?
o A) Rod-like with blunt ends
o B) Splinter-like with pointed ends
o C) None
o D) Round and thick
Answer: B
4. Which species resides in the human oral cavity?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: B
5. Entamoeba gingivalis is primarily transmitted through:
o A) Contaminated food
o B) Water
o C) Saliva exchange
o D) Soil contact
Answer: C
6. Which amoeba has an association with periodontal disease?
o A) Iodamoeba butschlii
o B) Entamoeba histolytica
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: D
7. The trophozoites of Endolimax nana have what type of motility?
o A) Rapid and directional
o B) Sluggish, non-directional
o C) Active and directional
o D) Stationary
Answer: B
8. How many nuclei are present in mature cysts of Endolimax nana?
o A) One
 o B) Two
o C) Four
o D) Eight
Answer: C
9. Naegleria fowleri causes which disease in humans?
o A) Malaria
o B) Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
o C) Toxoplasmosis
o D) Amebic dysentery
Answer: B
10. The primary route of infection for Naegleria fowleri is:
o A) Ingestion of contaminated water
o B) Inhalation of spores
o C) Entry through nasal passages
o D) Skin contact
Answer: C
11. Which amoeba does not form cysts?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: B
12. Entamoeba coli is considered:
o A) Pathogenic
o B) Non-pathogenic
o C) Highly infectious
o D) A rare pathogen
Answer: B
13. The trophozoite stage of Naegleria fowleri is:
o A) Non-motile
o B) Rapidly motile
o C) Encysted
o D) Flagellated
Answer: B
14. Which amoeba has a prominent glycogen vacuole in its cyst stage?
o A) Endolimax nana
o B) Entamoeba coli
o C) Iodamoeba butschlii
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: C
15. Entamoeba gingivalis trophozoites typically contain:
o A) Bacteria and leukocytes
o B) Glycogen vacuoles
o C) Splinter-like chromatoid bodies
o D) No cytoplasmic inclusions
Answer: A
16. Which amoeba is associated with non-pathogenic intestinal colonization
and indicates fecal contamination?
o A) Naegleria fowleri
 o B) Entamoeba histolytica
o C) Entamoeba coli
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: C
17. What is the size range of Endolimax nana trophozoites?
o A) 5–10 µm
o B) 6–12 µm
o C) 10–20 µm
o D) 15–50 µm
Answer: B
18. Which staining technique enhances visualization of Entamoeba coli?
o A) Giemsa stain
o B) Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)
o C) Iodine wet mounts
o D) Gram staining
Answer: C
19. Which amoeba undergoes transformation into flagellates in response to
environmental changes?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Iodamoeba butschlii
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: D
20. What is the clinical significance of Entamoeba coli?
o A) Causes severe gastrointestinal illness
o B) Indicator of fecal contamination
o C) Causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
o D) Associated with periodontal disease
Answer: B
21. Which amoeba is the smallest of the intestinal amoebae?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Endolimax nana
o C) Iodamoeba butschlii
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: B
22. What is the primary habitat of Entamoeba gingivalis?
o A) Large intestine
o B) Small intestine
o C) Oral cavity
o D) Nasal passages
Answer: C
23. Which amoeba is primarily detected through gingival scrapings or dental
plaque samples?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Endolimax nana
o C) Entamoeba gingivalis
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: C
24. Which of the following amoebae have a single nucleus in both trophozoite
and cyst stages?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Iodamoeba butschlii
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: B
25. Which amoeba is commonly found in warm, moist regions and
transmitted via the fecal-oral route?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Naegleria fowleri
o C) Entamoeba gingivalis
o D) Endolimax nana
Answer: D
26. What clinical symptom is NOT typically associated with Naegleria fowleri
infection?
o A) Severe frontal headache
o B) Fever
o C) Loss of balance
o D) Gastrointestinal pain
Answer: D
27. Which amoeba’s presence serves as an indicator of possible exposure to
other pathogenic organisms?
o A) Entamoeba histolytica
o B) Naegleria fowleri
o C) Entamoeba coli
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: C
28. Which amoeba is found in the gingival crevices and periodontal pockets?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: B
29. Which amoeba's cyst stage is responsible for causing primary amoebic
meningoencephalitis (PAM)?
o A) Cyst
o B) Flagellate
o C) Trophozoite
o D) Spore
Answer: C
30. Which amoeba does not require medical treatment due to its non-
pathogenic nature?
o A) Naegleria fowleri
o B) Entamoeba histolytica
o C) Entamoeba coli
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: C
31. What is the primary method for preventing Naegleria fowleri infections?
 o A) Regular handwashing
o B) Using nose clips while swimming
o C) Boiling food
o D) Avoiding contact with pets
Answer: B
32. Which amoeba is detected using Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: B
33. Which amoeba forms cysts that are expelled in feces and can survive in
the external environment?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Naegleria fowleri
o D) Both A and C
Answer: D
34. Which life cycle stage involves transformation from cysts to trophozoites
in the small intestine?
o A) Encystation
o B) Excystation
o C) Excretion
o D) Ingestion
Answer: B
35. Which amoeba is primarily managed through improving sanitation and
hygiene rather than medical treatment?
o A) Naegleria fowleri
o B) Entamoeba histolytica
o C) Entamoeba coli
o D) Entamoeba gingivalis
Answer: C
36. Which amoeba has trophozoites that exhibit active and directional
movement using pseudopodia?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: B
37. What is the size range of Iodamoeba butschlii cysts?
o A) 5–10 µm
o B) 5–20 µm
o C) 10–35 µm
o D) 15–50 µm
Answer: B
38. Which amoeba is associated with poor oral hygiene and periodontal
disease?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Endolimax nana
 o C) Entamoeba gingivalis
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: C
39. Which amoeba is identified by the presence of a single nucleus with a
large, centrally located nucleolus?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Iodamoeba butschlii
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: D
40. What is the primary clinical significance of Entamoeba coli?
o A) Causing severe infection
o B) Serving as a commensal organism
o C) Indicating fecal contamination
o D) Assisting in digestion
Answer: C
41. Which amoeba’s trophozoites may contain ingested epithelial cells?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: B
42. Which amoeba is detected using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
assays for definitive diagnosis?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Iodamoeba butschlii
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: D
43. Which amoeba forms cysts with a prominent glycogen vacuole that stains
deeply with iodine?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Naegleria fowleri
o C) Iodamoeba butschlii
o D) Endolimax nana
Answer: C
44. What is the primary clinical significance of Entamoeba gingivalis?
o A) Causes severe intestinal disease
o B) Associated with periodontal tissue destruction
o C) Leads to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
o D) Indicator of water contamination
Answer: B
45. Which amoeba's cyst stage is characterized by having no chromatoid
bodies?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Iodamoeba butschlii
o D) Endolimax nana
Answer: C
 46. What is the role of Iodamoeba butschlii in human health?
o A) Highly pathogenic
o B) Causes severe respiratory infections
o C) Generally non-pathogenic
o D) Causes periodontal disease
Answer: C
47. Which amoeba is primarily associated with poor hygienic practices in
communities?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Naegleria fowleri
o C) Entamoeba gingivalis
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: A
48. Which amoeba is found worldwide, including in the United States and
Australia?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Endolimax nana
o C) Naegleria fowleri
o D) Iodamoeba butschlii
Answer: C
49. What is the typical incubation period for Naegleria fowleri infection?
o A) 1–3 days
o B) 1–9 days
o C) 10–14 days
o D) 2–4 weeks
Answer: B
50. Which amoeba is primarily managed through dental interventions rather
than medical treatment?
o A) Entamoeba coli
o B) Entamoeba gingivalis
o C) Endolimax nana
o D) Naegleria fowleri
Answer: B

True/False Questions (T/F)

1. True or False: Entamoeba coli is pathogenic and causes severe
gastrointestinal illness.
Answer: False
2. True or False: Naegleria fowleri can transform into a flagellated form in
response to environmental changes.
Answer: True
3. True or False: Endolimax nana cysts typically contain four nuclei.
Answer: True
4. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis is transmitted through contaminated
water and food.
Answer: False
5. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii is commonly found in the human oral
cavity.
Answer: False
6. True or False: Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater
environments.
Answer: True
7. True or False: Entamoeba coli cysts have a thick nuclear membrane with
irregular chromatin.
Answer: True
8. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis forms cysts to survive in harsh
environmental conditions.
Answer: False
9. True or False: Endolimax nana is the smallest of the intestinal amoebae.
Answer: True
10. True or False: Naegleria fowleri infection typically leads to primary
amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Answer: True
11. True or False: Mature cysts of Entamoeba coli contain a prominent
glycogen mass.
Answer: False
12. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii has a single nucleus in both
trophozoite and cyst stages.
Answer: True
13. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis can be spread through sharing
utensils or kissing.
Answer: True
14. True or False: Entamoeba coli exhibits rapid and directional movement.
Answer: False
15. True or False: Endolimax nana and Iodamoeba butschlii are both
considered non-pathogenic.
Answer: True
16. True or False: Naegleria fowleri infections are often fatal if not treated
promptly.
Answer: True
17. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis is usually transmitted through the
fecal-oral route.
Answer: False
18. True or False: Endolimax nana trophozoites exhibit sluggish motility.
Answer: True
19. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii cysts contain glycogen vacuoles, which
stain deeply with iodine.
Answer: True
20. True or False: Naegleria fowleri is common in warm freshwater and can
enter the human body through the nasal cavity.
Answer: True
21. True or False: Entamoeba coli trophozoites typically contain ingested red
blood cells.
Answer: False
22. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis is associated with periodontal disease
but is not considered highly pathogenic.
Answer: True
23. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii is a significant pathogenic amoeba in
humans.
Answer: False
24. True or False: Entamoeba coli cysts are highly resistant to external
conditions and can survive in contaminated food and water.
Answer: True
25. True or False: Endolimax nana is the smallest of the intestinal amoebae.
Answer: True
26. True or False: Naegleria fowleri infections can be prevented by using nose
clips while swimming in warm freshwater.
Answer: True
27. True or False: Entamoeba coli trophozoites have a single nucleus with
irregularly arranged peripheral chromatin.
Answer: True
28. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis undergoes binary fission in the
trophozoite stage within the oral cavity.
Answer: True
29. True or False: Endolimax nana trophozoites contain a large, irregular
karyosome and lack peripheral chromatin.
Answer: True
30. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii forms flagellated stages in its life cycle.
Answer: False
31. True or False: Naegleria fowleri trophozoites move using eruptive, lobose
pseudopodia called lobopodia.
Answer: True
32. True or False: Entamoeba coli is often identified using trichrome staining
techniques.
Answer: True
33. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis does not form cysts in its life cycle.
Answer: True
34. True or False: Endolimax nana cysts are oval or spherical in shape.
Answer: True
35. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii cysts are similar to Entamoeba
histolytica cysts.
Answer: False
36. True or False: Naegleria fowleri is transmitted primarily through direct
person-to-person contact.
Answer: False
37. True or False: Entamoeba coli can serve as an indicator of poor sanitation
practices.
Answer: True
38. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis is found worldwide and is more
prevalent in individuals with good oral hygiene.
Answer: False
39. True or False: Endolimax nana is an indicator of fecal contamination but
is generally non-pathogenic.
Answer: True
40. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii trophozoites exhibit active and
directional movement.
Answer: False
41. True or False: Naegleria fowleri can survive in human tissues as cysts.
Answer: False
42. True or False: Entamoeba coli cysts can contain up to eight nuclei.
Answer: True
43. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis is primarily diagnosed through stool
sample analysis.
Answer: False
44. True or False: Endolimax nana trophozoites contain ingested bacteria
within their cytoplasm.
Answer: True
45. True or False: Iodamoeba butschlii is transmitted via the fecal-oral route.
Answer: True
46. True or False: Naegleria fowleri trophozoites are non-motile.
Answer: False
47. True or False: Entamoeba coli and Iodamoeba butschlii share the presence
of glycogen masses in their cysts.
Answer: True
48. True or False: Entamoeba gingivalis can contribute to gum inflammation
and bleeding.
Answer: True
49. True or False: Endolimax nana does not require medical treatment due to
its non-pathogenic nature.
Answer: True
50. True or False: Naegleria fowleri infections have a high survival rate with
appropriate medical intervention.
Answer: False