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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Chromalveolate' plastids?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Chromalveolate' plastids?
- Contain phycobilisomes
- Stacked thylakoids (correct)
- Possessing 5 membranes
- Originating from green algae
Which type of algae is known to have 'Chromalveolate' plastids?
Which type of algae is known to have 'Chromalveolate' plastids?
- Green algae
- Cyanobacteria
- Haptophytes (correct)
- Rhodophytes
What is a common feature of haptophytes?
What is a common feature of haptophytes?
- Large size
- Small flagellates (correct)
- Presence of stacked thylakoids
- Absence of flagella
How do secondary plastids differ from primary plastids?
How do secondary plastids differ from primary plastids?
What are the functions of the Haptonema?
What are the functions of the Haptonema?
What is the main composition of Coccoliths?
What is the main composition of Coccoliths?
How is calcium carbonate deposited in Coccolith Formation?
How is calcium carbonate deposited in Coccolith Formation?
What is a unique feature of Stramenopiles' flagella?
What is a unique feature of Stramenopiles' flagella?
Which category does Diatoms (Bacillariophyta) fall into?
Which category does Diatoms (Bacillariophyta) fall into?
What is the characteristic construction of a Diatom Frustule?
What is the characteristic construction of a Diatom Frustule?
Which part of a Diatom Frustule undergoes cell division to become an epitheca in a daughter cell?
Which part of a Diatom Frustule undergoes cell division to become an epitheca in a daughter cell?
What is the predominant ploidy in the life cycle of Centric Diatoms?
What is the predominant ploidy in the life cycle of Centric Diatoms?
Which of the following groups of Alveolates are mostly 'free-living' protozoa?
Which of the following groups of Alveolates are mostly 'free-living' protozoa?
What type of plastids do many/most Dinoflagellates possess?
What type of plastids do many/most Dinoflagellates possess?
Which group of Alveolates are known to be major parasites of animals causing diseases like malaria and toxoplasmosis?
Which group of Alveolates are known to be major parasites of animals causing diseases like malaria and toxoplasmosis?
What are the three main cell types involved in the apicomplexan lifecycle?
What are the three main cell types involved in the apicomplexan lifecycle?
What is a unique aspect of the Apicomplexan lifecycle compared to other life cycles?
What is a unique aspect of the Apicomplexan lifecycle compared to other life cycles?
Which structure under the cell membrane of Alveolates consists of flattened vesicles?
Which structure under the cell membrane of Alveolates consists of flattened vesicles?
What type of lifecycle is exemplified by the Apicomplexans?
What type of lifecycle is exemplified by the Apicomplexans?
What is a characteristic feature of Ciliophora (Ciliates)?
What is a characteristic feature of Ciliophora (Ciliates)?
What is a common misconception about Ciliophora?
What is a common misconception about Ciliophora?
Which part of the Ciliate cell is associated with phagocytosis?
Which part of the Ciliate cell is associated with phagocytosis?
What distinguishes Ciliophora from other 'protozoan' groups?
What distinguishes Ciliophora from other 'protozoan' groups?
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining osmotic balance in Ciliophora?
Which organelle is responsible for maintaining osmotic balance in Ciliophora?
Which part of the Foraminiferan cell is usually made of calcium carbonate?
Which part of the Foraminiferan cell is usually made of calcium carbonate?
What is the main function of the macro nucleus in Ciliates during conjugation?
What is the main function of the macro nucleus in Ciliates during conjugation?
In Slime Moulds, what structure represents the spores responsible for dispersal?
In Slime Moulds, what structure represents the spores responsible for dispersal?
Which organelle supports Amoeboza's pseudopodia with microtubules for organelle transport?
Which organelle supports Amoeboza's pseudopodia with microtubules for organelle transport?
What distinguishes Choanoflagellates among the mentioned groups in the text?
What distinguishes Choanoflagellates among the mentioned groups in the text?
What is the defining feature of Choanoflagellates?
What is the defining feature of Choanoflagellates?
What is the primary source of energy for Cyanobacteria in the ocean?
What is the primary source of energy for Cyanobacteria in the ocean?
Who are the main predators of prokaryotes in the ocean, according to the text?
Who are the main predators of prokaryotes in the ocean, according to the text?
What role do viruses (phage) typically play in the ocean ecosystem?
What role do viruses (phage) typically play in the ocean ecosystem?
What is the main function of the collar surrounding the flagellum in Choanoflagellates?
What is the main function of the collar surrounding the flagellum in Choanoflagellates?
