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What distinguishes protists from other kingdoms of life?
What distinguishes protists from other kingdoms of life?
Which of the following describes diatoms?
Which of the following describes diatoms?
What is the primary role of diatoms in marine ecosystems?
What is the primary role of diatoms in marine ecosystems?
What kind of cell wall do dinoflagellates have?
What kind of cell wall do dinoflagellates have?
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What phenomenon can be caused by rapid multiplication of red dinoflagellates?
What phenomenon can be caused by rapid multiplication of red dinoflagellates?
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What is a characteristic feature of euglenoids?
What is a characteristic feature of euglenoids?
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Which feature is NOT common to all members of the kingdom Protista?
Which feature is NOT common to all members of the kingdom Protista?
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What is 'diatomaceous earth' and its significance?
What is 'diatomaceous earth' and its significance?
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What distinguishes viruses from living organisms?
What distinguishes viruses from living organisms?
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What type of genetic material do most plant-infecting viruses contain?
What type of genetic material do most plant-infecting viruses contain?
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Which scientist coined the term 'virus' and referred to it as an infectious living fluid?
Which scientist coined the term 'virus' and referred to it as an infectious living fluid?
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What is the main function of the capsid in a virus?
What is the main function of the capsid in a virus?
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What is the primary reason viruses are classified as obligate parasites?
What is the primary reason viruses are classified as obligate parasites?
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Which type of viruses typically infects bacteria?
Which type of viruses typically infects bacteria?
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What component of a virus is primarily composed of proteins?
What component of a virus is primarily composed of proteins?
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Which of the following viruses is known to cause diseases like smallpox and influenza?
Which of the following viruses is known to cause diseases like smallpox and influenza?
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What is the primary characteristic of fungi that distinguishes them from plants?
What is the primary characteristic of fungi that distinguishes them from plants?
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Which type of hyphae are continuous tubes filled with multinucleated cytoplasm?
Which type of hyphae are continuous tubes filled with multinucleated cytoplasm?
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What is the role of Penicillium in relation to humans?
What is the role of Penicillium in relation to humans?
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Which of the following is NOT a method of asexual reproduction in fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a method of asexual reproduction in fungi?
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What is the primary function of hyphae in fungi?
What is the primary function of hyphae in fungi?
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What type of relationship do mycorrhizae represent?
What type of relationship do mycorrhizae represent?
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Which stage occurs immediately after the fusion of two gametes in fungal reproduction?
Which stage occurs immediately after the fusion of two gametes in fungal reproduction?
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Which of the following fungi is known to cause a plant disease?
Which of the following fungi is known to cause a plant disease?
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What is the primary component of the cell wall in plant cells?
What is the primary component of the cell wall in plant cells?
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What is the main mode of nutrition in animals?
What is the main mode of nutrition in animals?
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Which of the following represents the two distinct phases of a plant's life cycle?
Which of the following represents the two distinct phases of a plant's life cycle?
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What type of organisms are excluded from Whittaker's five kingdom classification?
What type of organisms are excluded from Whittaker's five kingdom classification?
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How do higher forms of animals typically reproduce?
How do higher forms of animals typically reproduce?
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Which of the following best describes the cell structure of viruses?
Which of the following best describes the cell structure of viruses?
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Which of the following plant groups undergo alternation of generation?
Which of the following plant groups undergo alternation of generation?
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Which characteristic is unique to kingdom Animalia compared to kingdom Plantae?
Which characteristic is unique to kingdom Animalia compared to kingdom Plantae?
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What is the main characteristic of the mycelium in basidiomycetes?
What is the main characteristic of the mycelium in basidiomycetes?
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How do basidiomycetes typically produce basidiospores?
How do basidiomycetes typically produce basidiospores?
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Which statement correctly describes deuteromycetes?
Which statement correctly describes deuteromycetes?
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What process leads to the formation of a dikaryotic structure in basidiomycetes?
What process leads to the formation of a dikaryotic structure in basidiomycetes?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?
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What type of environments do basidiomycetes typically grow in?
What type of environments do basidiomycetes typically grow in?
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Which of the following fungi is classified under deuteromycetes?
Which of the following fungi is classified under deuteromycetes?
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Which of the following statements about basidiospores is true?
Which of the following statements about basidiospores is true?
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Study Notes
Kingdom Protista
- Protista includes Chrysophytes, Dinoflagellates, Euglenoids, Slime moulds, and Protozoans.
- Members are primarily aquatic and serve as a link between plants, animals, and fungi.
- Eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; some possess flagella or cilia.
- Reproduction can be asexual or sexual, involving cell fusion and zygote formation.
Chrysophytes
- Comprises diatoms and golden algae (desmids), found in both freshwater and marine environments.
- Microscopic organisms that float in water currents (plankton) and are primarily photosynthetic.
- Diatom cell walls have silica, forming indestructible two-shell structures, resulting in deposits known as 'diatomaceous earth,' used in polishing and filtration.
- Diatoms are the chief producers in ocean ecosystems.
Dinoflagellates
- Mostly marine, photosynthetic organisms with pigments that create various colors (yellow, green, brown, blue, red).
- Possess stiff cellulose plates in their cell walls and two flagella (one longitudinal and the other transverse).
- Rapid multiplication of red dinoflagellates, like Gonyaulax, can cause 'red tides,' releasing toxins harmful to marine life.
Euglenoids
- Primarily freshwater organisms found in stagnant waters.
- Have a flexible protein-rich layer (pellicle) instead of a cell wall and possess two flagella.
Viruses
- Considered non-living acellular entities; composed primarily of proteins and genetic material (either RNA or DNA).
- Viruses infect host cells to replicate, often causing cell death.
- Dmitri Ivanowsky recognized viruses in 1892, calling them "venom" or "poisonous fluid."
- Bacterial viruses, known as bacteriophages, primarily consist of double-stranded DNA.
- Pathogenic viruses cause diseases such as mumps, smallpox, herpes, and influenza.
Kingdom Fungi
- Diverse kingdom of heterotrophic organisms; includes edible mushrooms and parasitic fungi (e.g., Puccinia, causing wheat rust).
- Bodies consist of hyphae (thread-like structures), forming a mycelium network; cell walls are made of chitin.
- Fungi can be saprophytic, parasitic, or symbiotic.
- Reproduction occurs vegetatively (fragmentation, fission, budding) and by spores (conidia, sporangiospores).
- The sexual cycle involves plasmogamy (fusion of protoplasm), karyogamy (fusion of nuclei), and meiosis.
Basidiomycetes
- Includes mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs; the mycelium is branched and septate.
- Asexual reproduction is rare; vegetative reproduction occurs through fragmentation.
- Karyogamy and meiosis occur in specialized structures called basidia, producing basidiospores.
Deuteromycetes
- Known as imperfect fungi; sexual forms were only discovered later and classified accordingly.
- Reproduce solely by asexual spores (conidia) and play roles as saprophytes, parasites, or decomposers.
Kingdom Plantae
- Comprises eukaryotic, chlorophyll-containing organisms; includes algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.
- Life cycle includes alternating sporophytic (diploid) and gametophytic (haploid) phases.
- Some plants are partially heterotrophic (e.g., insectivorous plants like Venus flytrap).
Kingdom Animalia
- Characterized by multicellular, heterotrophic organisms lacking cell walls; depend directly or indirectly on plants for nutrition.
- Nutritional process is holozoic (ingestion of food); store food reserves as glycogen or fat.
- Sexual reproduction involves male and female copulation, followed by embryological development.
Acellular Organisms
- Viruses, viroids, and prions are not categorized within the traditional kingdoms due to their acellular nature.
- Viruses lack cellular structure and are inert outside a living cell.
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This quiz revolves around the kingdom Protista, covering various organisms such as Chrysophytes, Dinoflagellates, Euglenoids, Slime moulds, and Protozoans. It emphasizes their aquatic nature and the eukaryotic structure of protistan cells. Test your knowledge on their classification, characteristics, and reproduction.