Question

a ________ is the dormant, resting stage of the protozoa life cycle.

trophozoite

cyst

cell

hyphae

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Trophozoite: The active, feeding stage of protozoa, not dormant.
• Cyst: A dormant, resting stage of protozoa, formed to survive unfavorable conditions.
• Cell: A general term, not specific to the dormant stage of protozoa.
• Hyphae: Filaments of fungi, not related to protozoa life cycle.

So the correct option is the one that represents the dormant stage of protozoa.

Answer:

B. cyst