Question 1

The majority of photosynthesis is carried out by phytoplankton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Both cyanobacteria and phytoplankton are

Accepted Answer

A)  multicellular. 
B)  eukaryotic. 
C)  heterotrophic. 
D)  parasitic. 
E)  photosynthetic. 
A)  multicellular. 
B)  eukaryotic. 
C)  heterotrophic. 
D)  parasitic. 
E)  photosynthetic.

Question 3

Anaerobic, flagellated protists such as Trichomonas are grouped as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anaerobic, flagellated protists such as Trichomonas are...

Question 4

The protist characterized by a silica shell and thread-like pseudopods is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  euglenid. 
B)  alveolate. 
C)  radiolarian. 
D)  foraminiferan. 
E)  excavate. 
A)  euglenid. 
B)  alveolate. 
C)  radiolarian. 
D)  foraminiferan. 
E)  excavate.

Question 5

Trypanosoma is a protistan parasite that causes_________ in humans.

Accepted Answer

African sl

Question 6

Calcium carbonate shells and thread-like pseudopods are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  alveolates. 
B)  radiolarians. 
C)  euglenids. 
D)  foraminiferans. 
E)  excavates. 
A)  alveolates. 
B)  radiolarians. 
C)  euglenids. 
D)  foraminiferans. 
E)  excavates.

Question 7

Protists

Accepted Answer

A)  obtain nutrition through a variety of different methods. 
B)  develop embryos during reproduction. 
C)  carry out photosynthesis without chloroplasts. 
D)  are prokaryotic. 
E)  form a single clade. 
A)  obtain nutrition through a variety of different methods. 
B)  develop embryos during reproduction. 
C)  carry out photosynthesis without chloroplasts. 
D)  are prokaryotic. 
E)  form a single clade.

Question 8

Which one of the following groups is characterized as eukaryotic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prions 
B)  Protists 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Cyanobacteria 
E)  Viruses 
A)  Prions 
B)  Protists 
C)  Bacteria 
D)  Cyanobacteria 
E)  Viruses

Question 9

The giant kelp found along the Pacific coast is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  slime molds. 
B)  cyanobacteria. 
C)  phytoplankton. 
D)  brown algae. 
E)  water molds. 
A)  slime molds. 
B)  cyanobacteria. 
C)  phytoplankton. 
D)  brown algae. 
E)  water molds.

Question 10

The eyespot of a Euglena cell enables it to

Accepted Answer

A)  see images in black and white only. 
B)  spot potential predators. 
C)  see images in color. 
D)  photosynthesize. 
E)  orient toward light. 
A)  see images in black and white only. 
B)  spot potential predators. 
C)  see images in color. 
D)  photosynthesize. 
E)  orient toward light.

Question 11

Which protist causes a sexually transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giardia 
B)  Plasmodium 
C)  Trypanosoma 
D)  Pfiesteria 
E)  Trichomonas 
A)  Giardia 
B)  Plasmodium 
C)  Trypanosoma 
D)  Pfiesteria 
E)  Trichomonas

Question 12

What characteristic do the organisms in the photos share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both have calcium carbonate shells. 
B)  Both use pseudopods to capture food. 
C)  Both are parasites. 
D)  Both are photosynthetic. 
E)  Both are prokaryotic. 
A)  Both have calcium carbonate shells. 
B)  Both use pseudopods to capture food. 
C)  Both are parasites. 
D)  Both are photosynthetic. 
E)  Both are prokaryotic.

Question 13

Which unicellular protists have silica shells consisting of top and bottom halves that fit together like pillboxes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amoebas 
B)  Diatoms 
C)  Euglenids 
D)  Apicomplexans 
E)  Slime molds 
A)  Amoebas 
B)  Diatoms 
C)  Euglenids 
D)  Apicomplexans 
E)  Slime molds

Question 14

Diplomonads have two nuclei and move via flagella.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the difference between a plasmodium and Plasmodium.

Accepted Answer

A plasmodium is an acellular s

Question 16

Which group is commonly referred to as the ʺseaweedsʺ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water molds 
B)  Ciliates 
C)  Cyanobacteria 
D)  Phytoplankton 
E)  Brown algae 
A)  Water molds 
B)  Ciliates 
C)  Cyanobacteria 
D)  Phytoplankton 
E)  Brown algae

Question 17

Which of the following is considered to be most closely related to plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Euglenids 
B)  Diatoms 
C)  Slime molds 
D)  Green algae 
E)  Brown algae 
A)  Euglenids 
B)  Diatoms 
C)  Slime molds 
D)  Green algae 
E)  Brown algae

Question 18

The most complex group of unicellular protists is the_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most complex group of unicellular protists...

Question 19

What characteristic do the organisms in the photos share?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are photosynthetic. 
B)  Both have calcium carbonate shells. 
C)  Both use pseudopods to capture food. 
D)  Both are multicellular. 
E)  Both are parasites. 
A)  Both are photosynthetic. 
B)  Both have calcium carbonate shells. 
C)  Both use pseudopods to capture food. 
D)  Both are multicellular. 
E)  Both are parasites.

Question 20

The short, hair-like structures that propel Paramecium through the water are called

Accepted Answer

A)  vacuoles. 
B)  cilia. 
C)  flagella. 
D)  pseudoplasmodia. 
E)  pseudopods. 
A)  vacuoles. 
B)  cilia. 
C)  flagella. 
D)  pseudoplasmodia. 
E)  pseudopods.

Exam 21: The Diversity of Protists

The majority of photosynthesis is carried out by phytoplankton.

Both cyanobacteria and phytoplankton are

Anaerobic, flagellated protists such as Trichomonas are grouped as _________.

The protist characterized by a silica shell and thread-like pseudopods is a(n)

Trypanosoma is a protistan parasite that causes_________ in humans.

Calcium carbonate shells and thread-like pseudopods are characteristic of

Protists

Which one of the following groups is characterized as eukaryotic?

The giant kelp found along the Pacific coast is an example of

The eyespot of a Euglena cell enables it to

Which protist causes a sexually transmitted disease?

What characteristic do the organisms in the photos share?

Which unicellular protists have silica shells consisting of top and bottom halves that fit together like pillboxes?

Diplomonads have two nuclei and move via flagella.

Explain the difference between a plasmodium and Plasmodium.

Which group is commonly referred to as the ʺseaweedsʺ?

Which of the following is considered to be most closely related to plants?

The most complex group of unicellular protists is the_________ .

What characteristic do the organisms in the photos share?

The short, hair-like structures that propel Paramecium through the water are called

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

Cellular Reproduction

Meiosis: the Basis of Sexual Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

DNA: The Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amid Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling in Ecosystems

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

The Urinary System

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

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