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Which of the following statements about protists is true?
Which of the following statements about protists is true?
- Protists are not photosynthetic in the presence of sunlight.
- Protists have a well-defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. (correct)
- Protists cannot reproduce sexually.
- Protists are primarily terrestrial organisms.
Which characteristic is common to chrysophytes and golden algae (desmids)?
Which characteristic is common to chrysophytes and golden algae (desmids)?
- Both form fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips.
- Both are microscopic and float passively in water currents. (correct)
- Both are heterotrophic organisms.
- Both are primarily terrestrial organisms.
Which statement is true about slime moulds?
Which statement is true about slime moulds?
- The body moves along decaying twigs and leaves engulfing organic material. (correct)
- They are primarily photosynthetic organisms.
- They are saprophytic protists.
- They have two flagella, a short and a long one.
What is a common characteristic of diatoms and golden algae (desmids)?
What is a common characteristic of diatoms and golden algae (desmids)?
What is a distinguishing feature of Euglena among protists?
What is a distinguishing feature of Euglena among protists?
Which of the following statements applies to protozoans?
Which of the following statements applies to protozoans?
What is diatomaceous earth primarily used for?
What is diatomaceous earth primarily used for?
Which group of protozoans is known to cause red tides and release toxins that kill marine animals?
Which group of protozoans is known to cause red tides and release toxins that kill marine animals?
What is the primary feature of Euglenoids?
What is the primary feature of Euglenoids?
What is the primary habitat of protozoans known as amoeboid protozoans?
What is the primary habitat of protozoans known as amoeboid protozoans?
Which kingdom of organisms is characterized by a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms with a protein-rich layer instead of a cell wall?
Which kingdom of organisms is characterized by a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms with a protein-rich layer instead of a cell wall?
What is the main function of the cilia in ciliated protozoans?
What is the main function of the cilia in ciliated protozoans?
Which type of fungi is mainly responsible for causing diseases in plants and animals?
Which type of fungi is mainly responsible for causing diseases in plants and animals?
What is the primary characteristic pigment present in dinoflagellates that determines their color?
What is the primary characteristic pigment present in dinoflagellates that determines their color?
What is the primary function of the cavity (gullet) in ciliated protozoans?
What is the primary function of the cavity (gullet) in ciliated protozoans?
