18 Questions
What is a defining feature of mixotrophs?
Can switch between photoautotrophy and heterotrophy
Which is a method protists use to reproduce sexually?
Fusion of gametes
Which eukaryotic supergroup is characterized by organisms like choanoflagellates?
Opisthokonta
What distinguishes Rhizaria from other supergroups?
Shell-like structures
Which supergroup includes red and green algae with photosynthetic abilities similar to land plants?
Archaeplastida
What can trigger the switch from asexual to sexual reproduction in protists?
Environmental stress
What is a key characteristic of Chytridiomycota in terms of reproduction?
They form zygospores during sexual reproduction.
Which phylum includes species like black bread mold?
Zygomycota
What is the main role of fungi in various ecosystems?
Breaking down dead organic matter
Which phylum of fungi is characterized by the production of basidiospores on club-like basidia?
Basidiomycota
What distinguishes Glomeromycota in terms of reproduction?
They almost exclusively reproduce asexually.
In which phylum of fungi do yeasts and truffles belong?
Ascomycota
What type of life cycle do fungi primarily have?
Primarily haploid with a transient diploid stage
Which process in fungal reproduction involves the fusion of cytoplasm between two different mating types?
Plasmogamy
What is a key similarity between fungi and animals in terms of metabolism?
Both store carbohydrates as glycogen
Which characteristic do fungi share with bacteria in terms of their role in ecosystems?
Absorption of nutrients across the cell surface
How do fungi primarily obtain nutrients for their survival?
Direct absorption through their hyphae
What characterizes asexual reproduction in fungi?
Formation of genetically identical spores
Learn about the diverse life cycles of protists, ranging from simple asexual reproduction to complex cycles involving sexual reproduction. Explore how some protists exhibit alternating phases of sexual and asexual reproduction, and adapt to different environmental conditions.
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