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?

<p>To act as decomposers and plant parasites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of red algae?

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

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

<p>Phytophthora infestans (water mold) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the main characteristic of lichens?

<p>They are a combination of an alga (or cyanobacterium) &amp; fungus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoa?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?

<p>They lack chlorophyll and are not photosynthetic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individual yeast cells?

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

Which of the following is a water mold?

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

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

<p>African sleeping sickness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal hyphae?

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

What do slime molds resemble based on their appearance?

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

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