Question 1

In a freshwater pond,a green alga is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A) colonial. 
B) filamentous. 
C) unicellular. 
D) colonial,filamentous,multicellular,or unicellular. 
A) colonial. 
B) filamentous. 
C) unicellular. 
D) colonial,filamentous,multicellular,or unicellular. D

Question 2

The DNA in chloroplasts and mitochondria of eukaryotic cells is derived from Bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The earliest diverging lineage of fungi are the

Accepted Answer

A) chytridiomycetes. 
B) zygomycetes. 
C) glomeromycetes. 
D) ascomycetes. 
A) chytridiomycetes. 
B) zygomycetes. 
C) glomeromycetes. 
D) ascomycetes. A

Question 4

The amoebozoa that are parasitic for humans are the

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A) gymnamoebas. 
B) radiolarians. 
C) entamoebas. 
D) oomycetes. 
A) gymnamoebas. 
B) radiolarians. 
C) entamoebas. 
D) oomycetes.

Question 5

Which algae are MOST closely related to plants?

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A) red algae 
B) green algae 
C) brown algae 
D) euglenoids 
A) red algae 
B) green algae 
C) brown algae 
D) euglenoids

Question 6

Evidence of ________ supports the hypothesis that eukaryotes are derived from bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotic resistance 
B) DNA content in the nucleus 
C) ribosome contents 
D) ribosome contents and DNA content in the nucleus 
A) antibiotic resistance 
B) DNA content in the nucleus 
C) ribosome contents 
D) ribosome contents and DNA content in the nucleus

Question 7

The accessory pigment phycoerythrin is dominant in the ________ group of algae,which mostly lack flagella,have multicellular lifestyles,and occur in marine waters.Those in particular which deposit calcium carbonate in coral reef systems are classified as ________ algae.

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A) chlorophyte / coralline 
B) chlorophyte / rhodolithic 
C) rhodophyte / coralline 
D) rhodophyte / rhodolithic 
A) chlorophyte / coralline 
B) chlorophyte / rhodolithic 
C) rhodophyte / coralline 
D) rhodophyte / rhodolithic

Question 8

The unusual ability for ________ being flagellated and motile enables ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ascospores / dispersal in aquatic systems 
B) ascospores / spreading of pathogens in blood 
C) zoospores / dispersal in aquatic systems 
D) zoospores / spreading of pathogens in blood 
A) ascospores / dispersal in aquatic systems 
B) ascospores / spreading of pathogens in blood 
C) zoospores / dispersal in aquatic systems 
D) zoospores / spreading of pathogens in blood

Question 9

What are the MOST abundant biomolecules in a typical fungal cell wall?

Accepted Answer

A) amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) lipids 
D) porins and channels 
A) amino acids 
B) carbohydrates 
C) lipids 
D) porins and channels

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a unifying characteristic of diplomonads and parabasalids?

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A) having flagella 
B) lacking chloroplasts 
C) lacking mitochondria 
D) being multicellular 
A) having flagella 
B) lacking chloroplasts 
C) lacking mitochondria 
D) being multicellular

Question 11

Spoilage of bread,which appears dark green-blue to black in color,is MOST likely caused by the fungus

Accepted Answer

A) Aspergillus niger. 
B) Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis 
C) Glomus spp. 
D) Rhizopus stolonifer. 
A) Aspergillus niger. 
B) Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis 
C) Glomus spp. 
D) Rhizopus stolonifer.

Question 12

Which group of amoebozoans is MOST likely to cause illness in humans?

Accepted Answer

A) dictyostelium 
B) entamoebas 
C) gymnamoebas 
D) slime molds 
A) dictyostelium 
B) entamoebas 
C) gymnamoebas 
D) slime molds

Question 13

Discuss three findings that support the theory of primary endosymbiosis.

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Possible answer topics could include any

Question 14

Chytridiomycosis is thought to be associated with increases in environmental temperature associated with global warming.Design a series of experiments that would help to prove or disprove this hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but the overall experi

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Eukarya?

Accepted Answer

A) protists 
B) fungi 
C) viruses 
D) red algae 
A) protists 
B) fungi 
C) viruses 
D) red algae

Question 16

Microsporidia were previously thought to be an early-branching taxon of Eukarya due to their parasitic lifestyle.However,new evidence suggests they have evolved into a parasitic lifestyle through adaptive gene loss which places them as close relatives of the zygospore-producing

Accepted Answer

A) ascomycetes. 
B) chytridiomycetes. 
C) glomeromycetes. 
D) zygomycetes. 
A) ascomycetes. 
B) chytridiomycetes. 
C) glomeromycetes. 
D) zygomycetes.

Question 17

The chlorophytes use both chlorophylls a and b for photosynthesis,which make them appear green.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How does the genus Pfiesteria cause problems in both humans and fish?

Accepted Answer

The toxic dinoflagellate P.piscicida pro

Question 19

Discuss the theory of secondary endosymbiosis and defend the theory by providing evidence that supports it.

Accepted Answer

Secondary endosymbiosis occurred with ei

Question 20

Which statement is TRUE regarding the ecological role of plant degradation by fungi?

Accepted Answer

A) In brown rot the cellulose is attacked preferentially,and the lignin is left unmetabolized. 
B) In brown rot the lignin is attacked preferentially,and the cellulose is left unmetabolized. 
C) In white rot the cellulose is attacked preferentially,and the lignin is left unmetabolized. 
D) In white rot the lignin is attacked preferentially,and the cellulose is left unmetabolized. 
A) In brown rot the cellulose is attacked preferentially,and the lignin is left unmetabolized. 
B) In brown rot the lignin is attacked preferentially,and the cellulose is left unmetabolized. 
C) In white rot the cellulose is attacked preferentially,and the lignin is left unmetabolized. 
D) In white rot the lignin is attacked preferentially,and the cellulose is left unmetabolized.

Exam 17: Diversity of Eukaryotic Microorganisms

In a freshwater pond,a green alga is likely to be

The DNA in chloroplasts and mitochondria of eukaryotic cells is derived from Bacteria.

The earliest diverging lineage of fungi are the

The amoebozoa that are parasitic for humans are the

Which algae are MOST closely related to plants?

Evidence of ________ supports the hypothesis that eukaryotes are derived from bacteria.

The accessory pigment phycoerythrin is dominant in the ________ group of algae,which mostly lack flagella,have multicellular lifestyles,and occur in marine waters.Those in particular which deposit calcium carbonate in coral reef systems are classified as ________ algae.

The unusual ability for ________ being flagellated and motile enables ________.

What are the MOST abundant biomolecules in a typical fungal cell wall?

Which of the following is NOT a unifying characteristic of diplomonads and parabasalids?

Spoilage of bread,which appears dark green-blue to black in color,is MOST likely caused by the fungus

Which group of amoebozoans is MOST likely to cause illness in humans?

Discuss three findings that support the theory of primary endosymbiosis.

Chytridiomycosis is thought to be associated with increases in environmental temperature associated with global warming.Design a series of experiments that would help to prove or disprove this hypothesis.

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Eukarya?

Microsporidia were previously thought to be an early-branching taxon of Eukarya due to their parasitic lifestyle.However,new evidence suggests they have evolved into a parasitic lifestyle through adaptive gene loss which places them as close relatives of the zygospore-producing

The chlorophytes use both chlorophylls a and b for photosynthesis,which make them appear green.

How does the genus Pfiesteria cause problems in both humans and fish?

Discuss the theory of secondary endosymbiosis and defend the theory by providing evidence that supports it.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the ecological role of plant degradation by fungi?

Microorganisms and Microbiology

Microbial Cell Structure and Function

Microbial Metabolism

Molecular Biology

Microbial Growth and Control

Microbial Genomics

Metabolic Regulation

Viruses and Virology

Viral Genomes and Diversity

Genetics of Bacteria and Archaea

Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Microbial Evolution and Systematics

Metabolic Diversity of Microorganisms

Functional Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Bacteria

Diversity of Archaea

Methods in Microbial Ecology

Microbial Ecosystems

Nutrient Cycles

Microbiology of the Built Environment

Microbial Symbioses

Microbial Interactions With Humans

Immunity and Host Defense

Immune Mechanisms

Molecular Immunology

Diagnostic Microbiology

Epidemiology

Person-To-Person Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Vectorborne and Soilborne Bacterial and Viral Diseases

Water and Food As Vehicles of Bacterial Diseases

Eukaryotic Pathogens: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases

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The accessory pigment phycoerythrin is dominant in the group of algae,which mostly lack flagella,have multicellular lifestyles,and occur in marine waters.Those in particular which deposit calcium carbonate in coral reef systems are classified as algae.

The unusual ability for being flagellated and motile enables .