Euglenophyta Quiz

What pigments do Euglenoids have?

• Chlorophyll a and b, carotenoids and xanthophylls

• Chlorophyll c and d, carotenoids only

• Chlorophyll a only

• Only carotenoids

What do Euglenoids store?

• Paramylon

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

How many flagella can Euglenoids have?

• Only biflagellate

• Only uniflagellate

• Uniflagellate, biflagellate or triflagellate

• Only triflagellate

What is a characteristic feature of Euglenoids?

• Thick outer membrane

• Flexible cell wall (pellicle)

• Rigid cell wall

• No cell wall

How many species are included in Euglenophyceae?

• About 450 species

• About 300 species

• About 600 species

• About 200 species