Biological Classification: Dinoflagellates
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What is the main component of fungal cell walls?

  • Peptidoglycan
  • Chitin (correct)
  • Lignin
  • Cellulose

    • Fungi can only reproduce sexually.

    False

    What are the structures through which fungi absorb organic matter called?

    Hyphae

    The network of hyphae in fungi is called __________.

    <p>mycelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi live in a symbiotic relationship with algae?

    <p>Lichens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each type of spore to its description:

    <p>Conidia = Asexual spores produced by fungi Oospores = Sexual spores formed from fertilized gametes Ascospores = Spores produced in sac-like structures Basidiospores = Spores produced on club-shaped structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coenocytic hyphae contain cross walls known as septae.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three steps of the sexual reproduction cycle in fungi?

    <p>Plasmogamy, Karyogamy, Meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary pigments found in dinoflagellates that give them their color?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Euglenoids have a rigid cell wall similar to other plant cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs when rapid multiplication of red dinoflagellates takes place?

    <p>Red tides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Slime moulds primarily feed on __________ material.

    <p>decaying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organisms with their characteristics:

    <p>Dinoflagellates = Rapid multiplication causes red tides Euglenoids = Photosynthetic and flexible Slime Moulds = Engulf decaying organic material Protozoans = Heterotrophic predators or parasites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure allows euglenoids to move?

    <p>Flagella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All protozoans are autotrophs that make their own food.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aggregation formed by slime moulds under suitable conditions is called __________.

    <p>plasmodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a viroid primarily composed of?

    <p>RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prions are composed entirely of RNA.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one disease caused by prions.

    <p>Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a lichen, the algal component is known as the ______.

    <p>phycobiont</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the classification with the appropriate kingdom:

    <p>Bacteria = Monera Algae = Plantae Mushrooms = Fungi Humans = Animalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist first proposed a two-kingdom classification system?

    <p>Carl Linnaeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lichens can thrive in polluted areas.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main components of a lichen?

    <p>Algae and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reproduction do bacteria primarily use?

    <p>Fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All cyanobacteria are pathogens.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a genus of cyanobacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen.

    <p>Nostoc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process used by chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria to produce ATP involves oxidizing __________ substances.

    <p>inorganic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their corresponding bacteria:

    <p>Cholera = Vibrio cholerae Typhoid = Salmonella typhi Tetanus = Clostridium tetani Citrus Canker = Xanthomonas citri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do heterocysts in cyanobacteria primarily function for?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance do most heterotrophic bacteria help to decompose?

    <p>Organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mycoplasma have a well-defined cell wall.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fungi produce ascospores?

    <p>Ascomycetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basidiomycetes do not produce asexual spores.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fruiting bodies of Ascomycetes called?

    <p>Ascocarps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The resulting structure from the fusion of two somatic cells in Basidiomycetes is called a __________.

    <p>Dikaryotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of fungi with their characteristics:

    <p>Ascomycetes = Produce ascospores in asci Basidiomycetes = Known for mushrooms and puffballs Deuteromycetes = Only asexual or vegetative phases known Neurospora = Used in biochemical and genetic work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fungi is an example of a Basidiomycete?

    <p>Agaricus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Morels and truffles are inedible and not considered delicacies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs in the basidium to produce basidiospores?

    <p>Karyogamy and meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cyanobacteria

    • Unicellular, colonial, or filamentous organisms found in freshwater, marine, or terrestrial environments.
    • Colonies are surrounded by a gelatinous sheath.
    • Commonly bloom in polluted water bodies.
    • Capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called heterocysts (e.g., Nostoc, Anabaena).

    Bacteria

    • Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidize inorganic substances (nitrates, nitrites, ammonia) for ATP production.
    • Crucial in nutrient recycling (nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, sulfur).
    • Heterotrophic bacteria are abundant, primarily functioning as decomposers.
    • Beneficial roles include curd production, antibiotic synthesis, and nitrogen fixation in legumes.
    • Pathogenic bacteria cause diseases such as cholera, typhoid, tetanus, and citrus canker.
    • Primarily reproduce by binary fission, with sporulation occurring under unfavorable conditions and primitive DNA transfer as a form of sexual reproduction.
    • Mycoplasma are unique bacteria that lack a cell wall.

    Dinoflagellates

    • Primarily marine, photosynthetic organisms with a colorful appearance due to various pigments.
    • Possess a cell wall fortified with stiff cellulose plates.
    • Each dinoflagellate typically has two flagella (one longitudinal, one transverse).
    • Rapid multiplication of red dinoflagellates (e.g., Gonyaulax) can create "red tides," harming marine life due to released toxins.

    Euglenoids

    • Mostly freshwater organisms found in stagnant water.
    • Characterized by a protein-rich pellicle instead of a cell wall, enhancing flexibility.
    • Have two flagella (short and long) and can switch nutritional modes based on light availability (photosynthesis vs. predation).

    Slime Moulds

    • Saprophytic protists that feed on decaying organic material.
    • Can form a plasmodium aggregation, which differentiates into fruiting bodies that produce resistant spores.
    • Spores are dispersed by air currents and can survive adverse conditions for years.

    Protozoans

    • Diverse group of heterotrophic organisms that live as predators or parasites.
    • Considered primitive relatives of animals.

    Fungi

    • Cosmopolitan organisms found in various habitats; prefer warm, humid environments.
    • Predominantly filamentous, made up of hyphae; mycelium is the network formed by hyphae.
    • Absorb nutrients as saprophytes (from dead substrates), parasites (from living hosts), or symbionts (with algae as lichens or roots as mycorrhiza).
    • Reproduce via vegetative means and by spores (asexual: conidia, sporangiospores; sexual: oospores, ascospores, basidiospores).
    • Sexual reproduction involves plasmogamy (fusion of protoplasms), karyogamy (fusion of nuclei), and meiosis.

    Basidiomycetes

    • Includes mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs with branched, septate mycelium.
    • Asexual reproduction is uncommon, primarily vegetative fragmentation is observed.
    • Sexual reproduction results in dikaryotic structures that produce basidiospores.

    Deuteromycetes

    • Known as imperfect fungi due to incomplete knowledge of their sexual phases.
    • Often temporarily classified based on available asexual characteristics until sexual forms are identified.

    Viroids and Prions

    • Viroids: Infectious agents composed of short RNA without a protein coat, affect plant health.
    • Prions: Infectious proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases like BSE (mad cow disease) and CJD in humans.

    Lichens

    • Symbiotic associations between fungi (mycobiont) and algae (phycobiont).
    • Algae provide food through photosynthesis while fungi offer shelter and nutrient absorption.
    • Serve as important bioindicators of environmental pollution, as they do not thrive in polluted areas.

    Biological Classification

    • Aristotelian classification based on morphology; later Linnaeus proposed the two-kingdom system (Plantae and Animalia).
    • Whittaker's five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia) emphasizes criteria like cell structure, nutrition, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships.
    • Bacteria classified under Monera, demonstrating extensive metabolic diversity and can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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    This quiz focuses on dinoflagellates, which are unique marine organisms known for their photosynthetic abilities and diverse pigmentation. Explore their cellular structure, movement, and ecological significance in marine environments. Test your understanding of the characteristics and classifications of these fascinating microorganisms.

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