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Which group of protists is known for being important in marine ecosystems and potentially causing red tides?
Which group of protists is known for being important in marine ecosystems and potentially causing red tides?
What defines the characteristic feature of chloroplasts in the context of plants and algae?
What defines the characteristic feature of chloroplasts in the context of plants and algae?
What type of algae is commercially important in products like toothpaste and ice cream?
What type of algae is commercially important in products like toothpaste and ice cream?
Which of the following statements about water molds is correct?
Which of the following statements about water molds is correct?
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What defining feature does the group of plants known as 'plants' possess?
What defining feature does the group of plants known as 'plants' possess?
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In the life cycle of Ulva, what distinct characteristic is notable?
In the life cycle of Ulva, what distinct characteristic is notable?
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Which type of algae is commonly found in freshwater streams and ponds and has flagella?
Which type of algae is commonly found in freshwater streams and ponds and has flagella?
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What characteristic do plants share that distinguishes them from protists?
What characteristic do plants share that distinguishes them from protists?
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Which type of protist is considered the most ancient lineage and can cause illness in humans?
Which type of protist is considered the most ancient lineage and can cause illness in humans?
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Which of the following is a plant characteristic not shared with most protists?
Which of the following is a plant characteristic not shared with most protists?
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Study Notes
Protists
- Some protists are autotrophic (photosynthetic) and some are heterotrophic (protozoans)
- Some protists, like Diplomonads, are considered ancient lineages
- Diplomonads have two nuclei, four flagella, and altered mitochondria
- Dinoflagellates are important in marine ecosystems and can cause red tide
- Water molds cause diseases, like the potato famine
- Amoebozoans move and feed using pseudopodia
Plants and Algae
- Chloroplasts define the group, resulting from endosymbiosis
- Most protists are autotrophic, using sunlight and CO2 to produce sugar (O2 and H2O are byproducts)
- Red algae contain pigments that mask chlorophyll, used in products like toothpaste, whipping cream
- Red algae are crucial to coral reefs
- Red algae are used for agar in labs & in nori for sushi
Green Algae
- Green algae show unicellular, colonial, and multicellular forms
- Chlamydomonas is a single-celled green algae common in freshwater
- Volvox is a colonial green algae, sometimes asexual or sexual
- Ulva (sea lettuce) is a multicellular green algae with a complex life cycle
Plants
- Plants are essential for life processes, such as food and oxygen production
- Plants stabilize soil, create habitats, and are aesthetically pleasing
- Plants are sessile (immobile), multicellular, and develop from embryos
- Plants primarily live on land, have cell walls, and chloroplasts
- Plants are autotrophs (photosynthesize)
- Photosynthesis converts sunlight, water, and CO2 to sugar as fuel
Plant Ancestors
- Plants evolved from green algae
- Bryophytes (mosses) are non-vascular plants, lack a true vascular system for transporting water and nutrients
Plant Types
- Seedless vascular plants (e.g., ferns) have vascular systems for nutrient and water transport, producing spores
- Seed plants (e.g., conifers) produce seeds instead of spores and do not need water for reproduction
- Angiosperms (flowering plants) have diverse species and are typically animal-pollinated
- Angiosperms have complex relationships with animals for pollination and seed dispersal
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Explore the diverse world of protists and algae, focusing on their unique characteristics and ecological roles. From autotrophic and heterotrophic types to the significance of red algae in marine ecosystems, this quiz covers essential concepts about these fascinating organisms. Test your knowledge about their structures, functions, and importance in the environment.
