Cryptosporidium Is an Apicomplexan That Can Contaminate Water Supplies

Multiple Choice

Cryptosporidium is an apicomplexan that can contaminate water supplies.In recreational waters,a rapid outbreak may occur.Which of the following would you predict to be the cause of a Cryptosporidium outbreak?

A) It will be difficult to treat with chlorine because it forms cysts.
B) It will enter a person's body through their respiratory tract.
C) It can grow in any water supply because it is photosynthetic.
D) It can only be transmitted by insect bites because it is nonmotile.
E) It spreads rapidly because it has flagella.