Paramecium Sexual Reproduction and Adaptations Quiz

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Which organelle stores genetic material in the organism?

Contractile vacuole

Pellicle

Macronucleus

Micronucleus (correct)

What is the process in which 2 organisms come together and fuse their haploid cells to form a diploid cell called a zygote?

Chromosomal duplication

Photosynthesis

Mitosis

Conjugation (correct)

In the process of mitosis, what happens to the genetic material?

Production of spores

Formation of a zygote

Exchange between organisms

Duplicate chromosomes (correct)

What is the main method of obtaining food and energy for the organism?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What adaptation allows the cell to produce enough enzymes and other molecules to control its large, unicellular body?

Macronucleus Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of two small semi-cells growing between original semi-cells during asexual reproduction?

Formation of a zygote spore Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that distinguishes monocots and dicots in terms of the number of cotyledons in the embryo?

Presence of 2 cotyledons in monocots Signup and view all the answers

Which type of flower parts display multiples of 4 or 5, according to the text?

Dicots Signup and view all the answers

In which type of stem is vascular tissue arranged in rings?

Dicots Signup and view all the answers

Which type of root system is characterized by single thick roots that are deep in the soil?

Taproots Signup and view all the answers

Which plant modification enables plants to trap and capture insects for nutrients?

Venus Fly Trap leaves specialized for water storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pneumatophores, as mentioned in the text?

Provide aeration for submerged root system Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic adaptation of brown algae for survival?

Air sacs and holdfasts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fungi features thick-walled sporangia and rhizoids for survival?

Rhizopus Signup and view all the answers

Which plant phylum includes Polytrichum, Lycopodium, and Polypodium?

Pteridophytes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic adaptation of coniferous plants like Picea for reproduction?

Pollen and seeds Signup and view all the answers

Which algae adaptation is specifically meant for protection against drought and cold?

Zygospores Signup and view all the answers

What is a common friend of brown algae?

Kelp Signup and view all the answers

Which plant type has distinct adaptations for growth, energy, and reproduction in their habitats?

Spermatophyta Signup and view all the answers