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Which supergroup includes red algae, green algae, and land plants?
Which supergroup includes red algae, green algae, and land plants?
- Unikonta
- Archaeplastida (correct)
- SAR
- Amoebozoa
What is the characteristic feature of red algae that gives them their reddish color?
What is the characteristic feature of red algae that gives them their reddish color?
- Photosynthetic pigment phycoerythrin (correct)
- Photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll a
- Photosynthetic pigment phycocyanin
- Photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll b
Which group of green algae is more closely related to land plants?
Which group of green algae is more closely related to land plants?
- Rhodophytes
- Chlamydomonas
- Charophytes (correct)
- Chlorophytes
Which supergroup includes animals, fungi, and protists?
Which supergroup includes animals, fungi, and protists?
What is the name of the supercell formed by plasmodial slime molds?
What is the name of the supercell formed by plasmodial slime molds?
Which group of protists includes slime molds, tubulinids, and entamoebas?
Which group of protists includes slime molds, tubulinids, and entamoebas?
What is the characteristic feature of diatoms that makes them ecologically relevant?
What is the characteristic feature of diatoms that makes them ecologically relevant?
Which domain do all protists belong to?
Which domain do all protists belong to?
What is the main characteristic of protists?
What is the main characteristic of protists?
How do protists obtain nutrition?
How do protists obtain nutrition?
How do protists reproduce?
How do protists reproduce?
Which kingdom do algae belong to?
Which kingdom do algae belong to?
What is endosymbiosis?
What is endosymbiosis?
What is primary endosymbiosis?
What is primary endosymbiosis?
Which supergroup includes autotrophs, heterotrophs, and parasites?
Which supergroup includes autotrophs, heterotrophs, and parasites?
Which clade in the Excavata supergroup has modified mitochondria and multiple flagella?
Which clade in the Excavata supergroup has modified mitochondria and multiple flagella?
Which supergroup is known for its large and diverse set of protists, and includes the clades Stramenopiles, Alveolates, and Rhizarians?
Which supergroup is known for its large and diverse set of protists, and includes the clades Stramenopiles, Alveolates, and Rhizarians?
Which group of protists in the SAR supergroup includes diatoms, brown algae, and oomycetes?
Which group of protists in the SAR supergroup includes diatoms, brown algae, and oomycetes?
What is a major component of phytoplankton and is considered a type of diatom?
What is a major component of phytoplankton and is considered a type of diatom?
Which group of protists includes water molds and mildews, and are sometimes referred to as 'fungal-like protists'?
Which group of protists includes water molds and mildews, and are sometimes referred to as 'fungal-like protists'?
Which clade in the SAR supergroup includes dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates?
Which clade in the SAR supergroup includes dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates?
Which substance is made from diatoms and used in filtration, toothpaste, and paint?
Which substance is made from diatoms and used in filtration, toothpaste, and paint?
What is the potential human food source mentioned in the text?
What is the potential human food source mentioned in the text?
Which substance is produced by giant kelps and used in ice cream and salad dressing?
Which substance is produced by giant kelps and used in ice cream and salad dressing?
Which substance regulates water behavior and controls the development of ice crystals?
Which substance regulates water behavior and controls the development of ice crystals?
Which substance is a source of iodine and is obtained from kelp?
Which substance is a source of iodine and is obtained from kelp?
Which substance is produced by red algae and used as a thickening agent in food?
Which substance is produced by red algae and used as a thickening agent in food?
Which substance is a solidifier of nutrient culture media and retains moistness in bakery products?
Which substance is a solidifier of nutrient culture media and retains moistness in bakery products?
Which substance is used as a base for cosmetics?
Which substance is used as a base for cosmetics?
Which substance is used in latex paint, textiles, and ceramics?
Which substance is used in latex paint, textiles, and ceramics?
Which group of fungi includes decomposers such as bread molds?
Which group of fungi includes decomposers such as bread molds?
Which group of fungi includes mushrooms and puffballs?
Which group of fungi includes mushrooms and puffballs?
What is the name for the reproductive cell of fungi capable of developing into a new individual?
What is the name for the reproductive cell of fungi capable of developing into a new individual?
Which phase of the fungal life cycle is dominant?
Which phase of the fungal life cycle is dominant?
What is the term for the union of the cytoplasm from two parent mycelia in fungi?
What is the term for the union of the cytoplasm from two parent mycelia in fungi?
What is the term for the fusion of haploid nuclei from both parents to form a diploid zygote in fungi?
What is the term for the fusion of haploid nuclei from both parents to form a diploid zygote in fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a practical use of fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a practical use of fungi?
Which disease is caused by a fungus that affects elm trees?
Which disease is caused by a fungus that affects elm trees?
Which substance is commonly used in the fermentation of alcoholic beverages and breads?
Which substance is commonly used in the fermentation of alcoholic beverages and breads?
Which fungus is known for its production of antibiotics such as Penicillin?
Which fungus is known for its production of antibiotics such as Penicillin?
Which substance derived from a fungus is used as a blood pressure medicine?
Which substance derived from a fungus is used as a blood pressure medicine?
Which group of fungi is responsible for the production of antibiotics and blood pressure medicine?
Which group of fungi is responsible for the production of antibiotics and blood pressure medicine?
What is the main difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the main difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a shape or form that bacteria can occur in?
Which of the following is NOT a shape or form that bacteria can occur in?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of prokaryotic cells?
What is the function of fimbriae in prokaryotes?
What is the function of fimbriae in prokaryotes?
How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
What is the subunit of the peptidoglycan in the cell wall of bacteria and archaea?
What is the subunit of the peptidoglycan in the cell wall of bacteria and archaea?
What is the role of bacteria in the environment?
What is the role of bacteria in the environment?
Which type of movement in prokaryotes is characterized by movement in response to chemicals?
Which type of movement in prokaryotes is characterized by movement in response to chemicals?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cyanobacteria?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cyanobacteria?
What is the main difference between bacteria and archaea?
What is the main difference between bacteria and archaea?
Which type of prokaryotic cell wall reacts to dye and appears purple when stained?
Which type of prokaryotic cell wall reacts to dye and appears purple when stained?
What is a thick-coated resistant cell produced by some bacterial cells when they are exposed to harsh conditions called?
What is a thick-coated resistant cell produced by some bacterial cells when they are exposed to harsh conditions called?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of access for disease-causing bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of access for disease-causing bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?
What is the main function of arbuscules in mycorrhizal fungi?
What is the main function of arbuscules in mycorrhizal fungi?
Which type of mycorrhizal fungi extends over the root surface but does not grow into the intercellular spaces of the root cortex?
Which type of mycorrhizal fungi extends over the root surface but does not grow into the intercellular spaces of the root cortex?
What is the main function of mycorrhizae in plants?
What is the main function of mycorrhizae in plants?
How do fungi reproduce?
How do fungi reproduce?
Study Notes
Supergroups and Key Groups
- Archaeplastida includes red algae, green algae, and land plants.
- Red algae have phycoerythrin, a pigment that gives them their reddish color.
- Chlorophytes, a group of green algae, are more closely related to land plants.
- Opisthokonta encompasses animals, fungi, and some protists.
Protists and Their Characteristics
- Plasmodial slime molds form a supercell called a plasmodium.
- Amoebozoans include slime molds, tubulinids, and entamoebas.
- Diatoms have silica cell walls, making them relevant in aquatic ecosystems as a significant part of phytoplankton.
- All protists belong to the domain Eukarya.
- Protists are characterized by their diverse forms and can be unicellular or multicellular.
- Nutrition is obtained through autotrophy, heterotrophy, or parasitism, while reproduction occurs both sexually and asexually.
Algae and Endosymbiosis
- Algae are classified within the kingdom Protista.
- Endosymbiosis is the process where one organism lives inside another, leading to evolutionary changes.
- Primary endosymbiosis involves the engulfing of a cyanobacterium by a eukaryotic cell.
Supergroups and Clades
- Excavata includes autotrophs, heterotrophs, and parasites, with some clades possessing modified mitochondria and multiple flagella.
- SAR supergroup is known for its diverse protists, including Stramenopiles, Alveolates, and Rhizarians.
- The SAR supergroup includes brown algae, oomycetes, and diatoms.
Ecologically Relevant Substances
- Diatomaceous earth, derived from diatoms, is used in filtration, toothpaste, and paint.
- Giant kelp produces algin, used as a thickener in ice cream and salad dressing.
- Agar, produced by red algae, is used as a solidifier in nutrient media and moisteness-retaining agent in bakery products.
- Carrageenan, derived from red algae, serves as a thickening agent in various foods.
- Kelp is a source of iodine, vital for human health.
Fungi and Their Functions
- Decomposers such as bread molds belong to the Zygomycota group of fungi.
- Basidiomycota includes mushrooms and puffballs, while reproductive cells are called spores.
- The haploid phase is dominant in the fungal life cycle.
- Plasmogamy refers to the fusion of cytoplasm from two parent mycelia, while karyogamy is the fusion of haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote.
Fungal Applications and Diseases
- Fungi can be utilized in the production of antibiotics (like Penicillin) and medications for blood pressure.
- Dutch Elm Disease is an example of a fungal disease affecting elm trees.
- Yeasts are commonly used in fermentation for alcoholic beverages and bread.
Prokaryotic Characteristics
- Main differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria lie in their cell wall structure and reaction to dye.
- Fimbriae serve to adhere to surfaces in prokaryotes.
- Prokaryotic cells reproduce primarily through binary fission.
- Peptidoglycan, made from N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid, is a key component of bacterial cell walls.
Environmental Roles and Traits
- Bacteria play essential roles as decomposers, recyclers of nutrients, and contributors to biogeochemical cycles.
- Chemotaxis is characterized by movement in response to chemical stimuli.
- Cyanobacteria are recognized for their photosynthetic abilities and nitrogen fixation.
- Bacterial differentiation from archaea involves differences in cell wall composition and genetic sequencing.
Mycorrhizal Fungi
- Arbuscules in mycorrhizal fungi improve nutrient exchange between fungi and plant roots.
- Ectomycorrhizal fungi grow over root surfaces and do not penetrate the root cortex, aiding in nutrient absorption.
- Mycorrhizae enhance plants' ability to obtain nutrients and water from the soil.
- Fungi reproduce through spores and various other reproductive strategies.
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Test your knowledge on the Archaeplastida Supergroup, which includes red algae, green algae, and land plants. Learn about the origins of this eukaryotic supergroup and their unique characteristics such as being photoautotrophic and having a red color. Explore the diversity of red algae, their habitat in warm coastal waters, and their alternation of generations.
