A specimen from a patient suffering diarrhea shows a one-celled organism in the microscope.The organism moves very slowly by protruding its cytoplasm.You would predict that the patient has an infection caused by ______.

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Entamoeba is a one-celled organism that moves slowly by protruding its cytoplasm. It is commonly associated with gastrointestinal infections and can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. The other organisms listed do not typically cause diarrhea or move in the same way as Entamoeba.

A Specimen from a Patient Suffering Diarrhea Shows a One-Celled