Eukaryotic Microbes: Fungi, Lichens, Algae, Protozoa, & Helminths

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Which of the following is true about green algae?

They are multicellular and contain chlorophyll a and c

They lack true roots, stems, and leaves

They are classified as brown or golden brown algae

They have cellulose cell walls and store glucose polymers (correct)

What is the primary function of holdfasts in algae?

To absorb specific wavelengths of light

To anchor the alga to rocks or surfaces (correct)

To store carbohydrates for energy

To facilitate reproduction in algae

Which of the following is true about diatoms?

They are multicellular algae with cellulose cell walls

They are classified as brown algae and produce algin

They are responsible for the Irish potato blight

They are members of phytoplankton and have pectin and silica cell walls (correct)

What is the primary function of water molds?

To act as decomposers and plant parasites (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of red algae?

They can live at greater ocean depths due to their ability to absorb blue light (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms is responsible for causing the Irish potato blight?

Phytophthora infestans (water mold) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fungi includes yeasts like Candida and molds like Aspergillus and Penicillium?

Ascomycotina (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the thick-walled spore-like structures in fungi called?

Chlamydospores (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fungi can live either as yeasts or as molds, depending on growth conditions?

Deuteromycota (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of lichens?

They are a combination of an alga (or cyanobacterium) & fungus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the localized fungal infections affecting hair, skin, and nails?

Cutaneous mycoses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoa?

They have a cell membrane, nuclei, and organelles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which fungi are often seen in water, soil, and on food?

Chytridiomycotina (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of lichen provides a protective covering over the algal cells?

Cortex (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?

They lack chlorophyll and are not photosynthetic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individual yeast cells?

Blastospores (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a water mold?

Phytophthora ramorum (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a flagellate?

African sleeping sickness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of fungi is known for causing the most frequent yeast infections in humans?

Ascomycotina (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a sporozoan?

Malaria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal hyphae?

They are divided into cells by cross-walls or septa (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do slime molds resemble based on their appearance?

Amoebas (A) Signup and view all the answers