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Which of the following is true about green algae?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary function of water molds?
Which of the following is a characteristic of red algae?
Which of the following is a characteristic of red algae?
Which of the following organisms is responsible for causing the Irish potato blight?
Which of the following organisms is responsible for causing the Irish potato blight?
Which type of fungi includes yeasts like Candida and molds like Aspergillus and Penicillium?
Which type of fungi includes yeasts like Candida and molds like Aspergillus and Penicillium?
What is the term for the thick-walled spore-like structures in fungi called?
What is the term for the thick-walled spore-like structures in fungi called?
Which type of fungi can live either as yeasts or as molds, depending on growth conditions?
Which type of fungi can live either as yeasts or as molds, depending on growth conditions?
What is the main characteristic of lichens?
What is the main characteristic of lichens?
What is the term for the localized fungal infections affecting hair, skin, and nails?
What is the term for the localized fungal infections affecting hair, skin, and nails?
Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoa?
Which of the following is a characteristic of protozoa?
Which fungi are often seen in water, soil, and on food?
Which fungi are often seen in water, soil, and on food?
Which part of lichen provides a protective covering over the algal cells?
Which part of lichen provides a protective covering over the algal cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?
What is the term for individual yeast cells?
What is the term for individual yeast cells?
Which of the following is a water mold?
Which of the following is a water mold?
Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a flagellate?
Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a flagellate?
Which group of fungi is known for causing the most frequent yeast infections in humans?
Which group of fungi is known for causing the most frequent yeast infections in humans?
Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a sporozoan?
Which of the following protozoan diseases is caused by a sporozoan?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal hyphae?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal hyphae?
What do slime molds resemble based on their appearance?
What do slime molds resemble based on their appearance?