2.4 Protists Quiz

What is a protist?

• An organism with a nucleus that is not an animal, plant, or fungus

• A type of bacteria

• A major food source for humans

• An organism that always causes disease in humans

What is the main characteristic that determines if a protist is plantlike, animallike, or fungus-like?

• Their size

• Their color

• How they feed

• Their habitat

What is the main characteristic that plantlike protists share with plants?

• They are multicellular

• They use photosynthesis

• They live in soil

• They are parasites

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Diatoms are known to produce what percentage of the Earth's oxygen?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What is a common use for the shells left behind by Diatoms?

• Food source

• Toothpaste

• Fuel

• Medicine

Which type of algae is the primary producer for freshwater ecosystems?

• Green Algae

• Brown Algae

• Red Algae

• Golden Algae

Which structure in Brown Algae is responsible for anchoring the algae to rocks and structures?

• Blades

• Stipes

• Holdfasts

• Air bladder

Which algae can live in water deeper than other algae because of its color

• Green Algae

• Brown Algae

• Red Algae

• Golden Algae

Which type of algae can form swarmer cells with whiplike tails?

• Green Algae

• Brown Algae

• Red Algae

• Golden Algae

What is a flowing extension of cytoplasm that amoebas use to move and to gather food?