21.1 Characteristics of Protists

21.1 Characteristics of Protists

by Curt Mathis

Multiple Choice

Endosymbiotic Theory is the idea that ______ cells could have evolved from_____cells

• prokaryotic, eukaryotic

• eukaryotic, animal

• prokaryotic, plant

• eukaryotic, prokaryotic

Multiple Choice

This is a type of asexual reproduction where protists split into two, resulting in two genetically identical organisms.

• binary fission

• conjugation

• budding

• mitosis

Multiple Choice

The green alga Spirogyra reproduces sexually by

• alternations of Generations

• conjugation

• mitosis

• aggregation

Multiple Choice

How does this protist move? 

• Flagellum
• Cilia 
• Pseudopods

Multiple Choice

Fine hairs that allow protist to move is called what? 

• Pseudopods 
• Euglena 
• Flagella 
• Cilia 

Multiple Choice

What type of cells are protists?

• Prokaryotic 
• Eukaryoitc 

Multiple Choice

Animal-like protists are commonly called

• sporozoans
• algae
• protozoan
• parasites

Multiple Choice

Which type of protists are termed decomposers?

• Fungus-like protists

• plant like protists

• Algae

• protozoa