Biology Chapter: Protists and Fungi
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What distinguishes protozoans from fungus-like and plant-like protists?

  • Their size
  • Their color
  • Their heterotrophic feeding (correct)
  • Their reproduction methods
  • What allows amoebas to change their shape and move?

  • Their high metabolic rate
  • The flexibility of their plasma membrane (correct)
  • The presence of flagella
  • Their rigid cell wall
  • What are pseudopods used for in amoebas?

  • Reproduction
  • Food storage
  • Photosynthesis
  • Locomotion (correct)
  • When at rest, what shape do amoebas generally maintain?

    <p>Spherical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by recent research about amoebas?

    <p>They are capable of exhibiting intelligence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines protists as a separate kingdom?

    <p>They lack some characteristics of the other kingdoms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about fungi is accurate?

    <p>Fungi are primarily classified based on their reproductive structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fungi acquire nutrients?

    <p>By absorbing food through their cell walls. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the classification of protists?

    <p>Protists are a diverse group that includes both unicellular and multicellular forms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can fungi be harmful?

    <p>They can cause diseases in plants and animals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cilia in ciliates?

    <p>Movement and feeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the conjugation of ciliates like paramecia?

    <p>DNA exchange and genetic material reorganization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Balantidium coli?

    <p>It can cause dysentery in humans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do contractile vacuoles serve in ciliates?

    <p>They regulate water pressure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Stentor ciliate feed?

    <p>Using cilia to create a microcurrent that draws in food. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kingdom do diatoms belong to?

    <p>Protista (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes protists?

    <p>They can be unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between protists and fungi?

    <p>Protists are mostly unicellular, while fungi are mostly multicellular. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question should one continuously ask when studying diverse life forms?

    <p>What is intelligence? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic used to define protists?

    <p>They exist only in freshwater environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do amoebas primarily move in their environment?

    <p>By adhering to surfaces with a slimy coating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of contractile vacuoles in amoebas?

    <p>To regulate water balance inside the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amoebas is known to cause disease in humans?

    <p>Naegleria fowleri (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method by which amoebas reproduce?

    <p>Asexual reproduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental conditions can amoebas endure by forming cysts?

    <p>Harsh conditions like dryness and lack of food (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protozoan is responsible for causing African sleeping sickness?

    <p>Trypanosoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protozoans generally absorb their food?

    <p>Phagocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Trichonympha in relation to termites?

    <p>Fosters cellulose digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a ciliate from other protozoans?

    <p>They use cilia for movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent feature of Paramecium?

    <p>Macronucleus controlling metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cell structure do protists possess?

    <p>Eukaryotic cell structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organelles are commonly found in protists?

    <p>Mitochondria and chloroplasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of protists?

    <p>Absence of organelles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the cellular structure of protists?

    <p>All protists have a nucleus enclosed in a nuclear membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is false about protists?

    <p>They possess prokaryotic cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason that unicellular protists are considered more complex than individual cells of multicellular organisms?

    <p>Unicellular protists perform all functions of life themselves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category used to classify protists based on their method of obtaining nutrition?

    <p>Bacteria-like protists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes fungus-like protists from plant-like protists?

    <p>Fungus-like protists are heterotrophic decomposers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have biologists traditionally categorized protists?

    <p>By their method of obtaining nutrition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disagreement among biologists regarding the kingdom Protista?

    <p>The number of kingdoms or supergroups into which they should be divided. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of sporozoans?

    <p>They form spores at some point in their life cycle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sporozoans typically reproduce?

    <p>By a unique asexual reproduction process that forms spores. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Plasmodium once it enters the human bloodstream after a mosquito bite?

    <p>It travels to the liver and eventually invades red blood cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life cycle of Plasmodium associated with?

    <p>A complex cycle involving mosquitoes and humans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of spores formed by sporozoans?

    <p>They have a hard, protective coating allowing them to survive unfavorable conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes malaria?

    <p>A parasitic infection caused by the <em>Plasmodium</em> genus. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mosquitoes play in the life cycle of Plasmodium?

    <p>They are vectors that transmit the spores to humans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the significance of sporozoans in medical science?

    <p>They are significant due to their role in causing diseases like malaria. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function does the saliva from a mosquito serve when it bites a human?

    <p>To prevent blood clotting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of Plasmodium infecting red blood cells?

    <p>The infected cells burst, spreading the infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental condition is necessary for Plasmodium to reproduce inside a mosquito?

    <p>The formation of spores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Toxoplasma gondii is correct?

    <p>It can transform into spores outside its host (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a significant health risk associated with Toxoplasma gondii for pregnant women?

    <p>Development of severe birth defects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do organizations like Doctors Without Borders play in disease management?

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    What is one way to significantly reduce the spread of malaria?

    <p>Reducing the population of mosquitoes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cycle of reproduction involving spores and asexual reproduction in Plasmodium indicate?

    <p>It's a process called alternation of generations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Protists

    A diverse kingdom of eukaryotes, featuring varied shapes and structures.

    Eukaryotes

    Organisms whose cells have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

    Kingdom Protista

    Eukaryotic kingdom including diverse single-celled organisms.

    Diatoms

    A type of protist, often appearing as oddly shaped buttons.

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    Kingdom Fungi

    Eukaryotic kingdom containing organisms like yeasts and molds.

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    Protist Classification

    Protists are classified based on their similarities, such as how they obtain food, how they move, and how they reproduce, rather than a set of defining characteristics like other kingdoms.

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    Protist Eating

    Protists feed in various ways, including absorbing nutrients from their surroundings, consuming food, or photosynthesizing to create energy.

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    Protist Movement

    Protists move using various mechanisms, such as cilia, flagella, amoeboid movement, or gliding.

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    Protist Reproduction

    Protists reproduce using diverse methods, including asexual reproduction, binary fission, or sexual reproduction with various stages.

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    Fungi Structure and Function

    Fungi are multicellular organisms with a filamentous network of hyphae, collectively called mycelium. Hyphae absorb nutrients from the surrounding environment.

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    Protist Cell Structure

    Protists, whether single-celled or multicellular, possess typical eukaryotic cell features, including a cell membrane, a nucleus surrounded by a nuclear membrane, and organelles like mitochondria.

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    Mitochondria in Protists

    Protists have mitochondria, which are organelles responsible for energy production within cells.

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    Chloroplasts in Protists

    Some protists contain chloroplasts, which are organelles responsible for photosynthesis, allowing them to produce their own food.

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    Protist Diversity

    Protists exhibit a wide range of shapes, sizes, and lifestyles, reflecting their great diversity.

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    Are all protists unicellular?

    No, some protists, like seaweed, are multicellular, exhibiting complex structures and life cycles.

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    Why are protists complex?

    Despite being single-celled, protists are complex because they need to perform all life functions independently, unlike specialized cells in multicellular organisms.

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    Animal-like protists

    These protists are heterotrophic, meaning they get their food by consuming other organisms. They are also called protozoans.

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    Fungus-like protists

    These protists obtain nutrients from decaying organic matter, like fungi do. They are also heterotrophic.

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    Plant-like protists

    These protists produce their own food through photosynthesis, like plants. They're commonly called algae.

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    Why classify protists?

    Protists are so diverse, biologists need to classify them into groups based on how they obtain nutrition, how they move, and how they reproduce.

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    Protozoans

    A diverse group of heterotrophic protists that move using various mechanisms, like pseudopods, cilia, or flagella.

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    Sarcodines

    Protozoans that can change their body shape and use pseudopods for movement.

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    Pseudopods

    Temporary extensions of a cell's cytoplasm used for movement and feeding in some protists.

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    How do amoebas move?

    Amoebas use pseudopods, temporary extensions of their cytoplasm, to move across surfaces.

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    Amoeba Movement

    Amoebas move by extending temporary projections called pseudopods, which adhere to surfaces using a slimy coating. They basically crawl along surfaces.

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    Amoeba Feeding

    Amoebas engulf their prey using their pseudopods, forming a food vacuole where digestion occurs.

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    Contractile Vacuole

    Amoebas have contractile vacuoles that regulate water balance within the cell. They collect excess water and release it to prevent the cell from bursting.

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    Amoeba Reproduction

    Amoebas reproduce asexually, typically using mitosis. They reach their maximum size in about three days before reproducing.

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    Zooflagellate Movement

    Zooflagellates move using flagella, long, thin, whip-like structures. They can have one or more flagella.

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    What is a protozoan?

    A single-celled eukaryotic organism that typically lives in water and obtains food through phagocytosis.

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    What is African sleeping sickness?

    A deadly disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma, transmitted through the bite of a tsetse fly.

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    How do Trichonympha and termites interact?

    Trichonympha are protozoans that live in a mutualistic relationship with termites, helping them digest cellulose in wood.

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    Cilia in Ciliates

    Cilia are hair-like structures that help ciliates move rhythmically.

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    What is the function of the macronucleus in Paramecium?

    The macronucleus controls the Paramecium's metabolism and is essential for its survival.

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    Ciliate Movement

    Ciliates move rapidly using hair-like structures called cilia that beat rhythmically.

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    Ciliate Macronucleus

    The large macronucleus controls the ciliate's metabolism and everyday functions.

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    Ciliate Micronucleus

    The smaller micronucleus is responsible for reproduction and genetic information.

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    Paramecium Feeding

    Paramecia use cilia to sweep food into an oral groove, forming a food vacuole for digestion.

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    Conjugation in Ciliates

    Ciliates like paramecia exchange genetic material during conjugation, blending DNA from two individuals.

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    Plasmodium

    A parasitic protist that causes malaria, transmitted through mosquito bites.

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    Malaria Symptoms

    Symptoms include fever, chills, and shaking, potentially leading to death.

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    Alternation of Generations

    A reproductive cycle involving spores (sexual) and asexual reproduction, seen in Plasmodium.

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    Toxoplasma gondii

    A sporozoan protist that lives in the intestines of mammals, causing toxoplasmosis.

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    Toxoplasmosis

    A disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii, potentially leading to severe birth defects.

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    Vector for Malaria

    Mosquitoes are primary vectors for transmitting malaria to humans.

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    Conjugation

    A process of sexual reproduction in Paramecium, involving the exchange of genetic material.

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    Cell Membrane Failure

    If an amoeba or paramecium explodes under a microscope, it likely means the cell membrane was not functioning properly.

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    Spore

    A reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating that can survive for a while, even in unfavorable conditions.

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    Sporozoan Reproduction

    Sporozoans typically reproduce asexually by forming spores. The nucleus divides multiple times, and each nucleus gets surrounded by cytoplasm, forming spores that are released when the cell disintegrates.

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    Plasmodium Life Cycle (1)

    Plasmodium, a sporozoan that causes malaria, forms spores in the gut of a female mosquito.

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    Plasmodium Life Cycle (2)

    When the mosquito bites a human, Plasmodium spores enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver, where they reproduce asexually.

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    Plasmodium Life Cycle (3)

    Some Plasmodium offspring stay in the liver, causing future bouts of malaria, while others venture back into the bloodstream.

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    Plasmodium Life Cycle (4)

    In the bloodstream, Plasmodium invades red blood cells and keeps reproducing asexually, eventually bursting the cells.

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    Plasmodium Life Cycle (5)

    If an uninfected mosquito bites an infected human, it ingests Plasmodium with the blood, spreading the infection further.

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