12 Questions
What is a common characteristic of protists that makes them extremely diverse?
Highly varied cell structures
Which subgroup of the supergroup Excavata includes heterotrophic predators, photosynthetic species, and parasites?
Diplomonads
What is a unique feature of the parabasalids in the Excavata supergroup?
Mitochondria that function anaerobically
What impact can Giardia lamblia have on humans?
Gastrointestinal upset
What is the primary habitat of Giardia lamblia?
Intestinal tracts of canines and felines
What byproduct do hydrogenosomes in parabasalids produce?
Hydrogen gas
How do parabasalids move?
With flagella and membrane rippling
Which organism causes a sexually transmitted disease in humans?
Trichomonas vaginalis
What is the characteristic feature of Euglenozoans for moving through their aquatic habitats?
Flagella
Which organism displays photosynthetic capability only in the presence of light?
Euglena gracilis
What is the causative agent of African sleeping sickness?
Trypanosoma brucei
Which group do diatoms and brown algae belong to?
Chromalveolata
Test your knowledge on the diverse biological and ecological characteristics of protists, including cell structures, reproductive strategies, nutrition types, and habitats within the Kingdom Protista.
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