Question 1

In a cell that has a diploid number of 8 chromosomes, how many chromatids will be present at the beginning of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  16 
C)  32 
D)  4 
E)  2 
A)  8 
B)  16 
C)  32 
D)  4 
E)  2

Question 2

Simple eukaryotes that carry out oxygenic photosynthesis and reproduce by means of alternation of generations are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  algae. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  slime molds. 
D)  euglenids. 
E)  arachnids. 
A)  algae. 
B)  fungi. 
C)  slime molds. 
D)  euglenids. 
E)  arachnids.

Question 3

In spite of their name, water molds are not true fungi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Plasmodium, the cause of malaria, undergoes multiple mitoses before the release of uninucleate daughter cells called (gametocytes/schizonts/coencytes).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Plasmodium, the cause of malaria, undergoes multiple...

Question 5

The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell during

Accepted Answer

A)  prophase. 
B)  anaphase. 
C)  metaphase. 
D)  telophase. 
E)  prophase II. 
A)  prophase. 
B)  anaphase. 
C)  metaphase. 
D)  telophase. 
E)  prophase II.

Question 6

The large seaweed known as kelp is classified as a member of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlorophyta. 
B)  Phaeophyta. 
C)  Chrysophyta. 
D)  Rhodophyta. 
E)  Deuteromycete. 
A)  Chlorophyta. 
B)  Phaeophyta. 
C)  Chrysophyta. 
D)  Rhodophyta. 
E)  Deuteromycete.

Question 7

Which of the following is a cell type associated with sexual reproduction in fungi?

Accepted Answer

A)  sporangiospore 
B)  dikaryon 
C)  haustoria 
D)  pneumocyst 
E)  mycorrhiza 
A)  sporangiospore 
B)  dikaryon 
C)  haustoria 
D)  pneumocyst 
E)  mycorrhiza

Question 8

Slime molds are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  amoebozoa. 
B)  dinoflagellates. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  lichens. 
E)  rhizaria. 
A)  amoebozoa. 
B)  dinoflagellates. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  lichens. 
E)  rhizaria.

Question 9

The ________ have shells composed of calcium carbonate and thin pseudopods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amebozoa 
B)  Euglenids 
C)  Ciliates 
D)  Dinoflagellates 
E)  Foraminifera 
A)  Amebozoa 
B)  Euglenids 
C)  Ciliates 
D)  Dinoflagellates 
E)  Foraminifera

Question 10

The chromatids move toward opposite poles during ________ of mitosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  anaphase 
B)  telophase 
C)  metaphase 
D)  prophase 
E)  interphase 
A)  anaphase 
B)  telophase 
C)  metaphase 
D)  prophase 
E)  interphase

Question 11

Merozoites are a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  meiosis. 
B)  schizogony. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  crossing over. 
E)  conjugation. 
A)  meiosis. 
B)  schizogony. 
C)  mitosis. 
D)  crossing over. 
E)  conjugation.

Question 12

The ________ is the entire interwoven mass of one multicellular fungal organism.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyphae 
B)  sporangium 
C)  mycelium 
D)  pseudoplasmodium 
E)  conidiophore 
A)  hyphae 
B)  sporangium 
C)  mycelium 
D)  pseudoplasmodium 
E)  conidiophore

Question 13

Some fungi postpone cytokinesis, producing

Accepted Answer

A)  coenocytes. 
B)  cysts. 
C)  merozoites. 
D)  schizonts. 
E)  trophozoites. 
A)  coenocytes. 
B)  cysts. 
C)  merozoites. 
D)  schizonts. 
E)  trophozoites.

Question 14

Describe the ways in which fungi reproduce.

Accepted Answer

Fungi reproduce both sexually and asexua

Question 15

Which of the following protozoa genera helps termites digest wood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trichonympha 
B)  Nosema 
C)  Trichomonas 
D)  Spirogyra 
E)  Naegleria 
A)  Trichonympha 
B)  Nosema 
C)  Trichomonas 
D)  Spirogyra 
E)  Naegleria

Question 16

The asexual spores of molds are classified according to their

Accepted Answer

A)  size. 
B)  type of metabolism. 
C)  number of chromosomes. 
D)  shapes. 
E)  mode of development. 
A)  size. 
B)  type of metabolism. 
C)  number of chromosomes. 
D)  shapes. 
E)  mode of development.

Question 17

Replication of the DNA occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  metaphase. 
B)  prophase. 
C)  telophase. 
D)  anaphase. 
E)  interphase. 
A)  metaphase. 
B)  prophase. 
C)  telophase. 
D)  anaphase. 
E)  interphase.

Question 18

Fungi called Deuteromycetes are not known to reproduce sexually. Nonetheless, most of them are considered members of the ________ on the basis of genetic sequences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Zygomycota 
B)  Basidiomycota 
C)  Ascomycota 
D)  Sporozoa 
E)  Rhizaria 
A)  Zygomycota 
B)  Basidiomycota 
C)  Ascomycota 
D)  Sporozoa 
E)  Rhizaria

Question 19

Water molds are currently classified as a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  fungus. 
B)  protozoan. 
C)  insect. 
D)  algae. 
E)  slime mold. 
A)  fungus. 
B)  protozoan. 
C)  insect. 
D)  algae. 
E)  slime mold.

Question 20

Sexual reproduction in multicellular Ascomycota leads to the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  asci. 
B)  basidia. 
C)  conidia. 
D)  sporangia 
E)  zygotes. 
A)  asci. 
B)  basidia. 
C)  conidia. 
D)  sporangia 
E)  zygotes.

Exam 12: Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes

In a cell that has a diploid number of 8 chromosomes, how many chromatids will be present at the beginning of mitosis?

Simple eukaryotes that carry out oxygenic photosynthesis and reproduce by means of alternation of generations are known as

In spite of their name, water molds are not true fungi.

Plasmodium, the cause of malaria, undergoes multiple mitoses before the release of uninucleate daughter cells called (gametocytes/schizonts/coencytes).

The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell during

The large seaweed known as kelp is classified as a member of the

Which of the following is a cell type associated with sexual reproduction in fungi?

Slime molds are classified as

The ________ have shells composed of calcium carbonate and thin pseudopods.

The chromatids move toward opposite poles during ________ of mitosis.

Merozoites are a result of

The ________ is the entire interwoven mass of one multicellular fungal organism.

Some fungi postpone cytokinesis, producing

Describe the ways in which fungi reproduce.

Which of the following protozoa genera helps termites digest wood?

The asexual spores of molds are classified according to their

Replication of the DNA occurs during

Fungi called Deuteromycetes are not known to reproduce sexually. Nonetheless, most of them are considered members of the ________ on the basis of genetic sequences.

Water molds are currently classified as a type of

Sexual reproduction in multicellular Ascomycota leads to the production of

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