Protist Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Protists

Study Notes

Protists: Eukaryotic Microorganisms

Protists are eukaryotic microorganisms with cells containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles like chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Living organisms are classified as eukaryotes (with a nucleus) or prokaryotes (without a nucleus).
Prokaryotes, such as bacteria and cyanobacteria, lack a membrane-bound nucleus or other organelles.
Protozoans, a type of protist, are single-celled, animal-like microorganisms found in freshwater or saltwater.
Protozoans are heterotrophic, free-moving, and can be parasitic, consuming other organisms for energy.
Ciliates, a group of protozoans, have cilia to hunt for prey, move quickly through water, feed, attach to other organisms, and feel sensations.
Flagellates, another type of protozoan, have flagella and can be plant-like (autotrophs) or animal-like (heterotrophs).
Heliozoans are freshwater, unicellular protozoans recognized by their spherical shape and silica shell, using pseudopods to capture prey.
Amoebas are eukaryotic, single-celled protozoa that can alter their cell shape, forming pseudopods to move and capture prey through phagocytosis.
Algae, found in the kingdom Protista, range from unicellular to giant kelp and are typically autotrophs using photosynthesis for energy.
Euglenophytes are unicellular organisms using flagella to move, being mixotrophs that can capture energy from the sun or ingest prey.
Diatoms, single-celled algae with a glass-like silica shell, form the base of the food chain in aquatic environments and are autotrophs using chloroplasts for energy.

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Test your knowledge of eukaryotic microorganisms with this quiz on protists. Explore the diversity of protozoans, algae, and more, and learn about their unique characteristics and roles in the environment.