Kingdoms Protista & Fungi Quiz

Abigail noticed some mushrooms growing in her garden. She wondered what the function of the chemicals that ooze from the hyphae of these fungi into the soil might be.

• To absorb water through the root system

• To break down and liquify the food source

• To harden the cells into crystals

• To add extra vitamins and minerals to the soil

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Which part of a fungus is responsible for producing and dispersing spores?

• Hyphae

• Fruiting Body

• Mycelium

• Roots

Avery noticed mushrooms growing on a fallen log in the forest. These fungi are a special type of heterotroph called a(an) _____________________ that use dead or decaying matter as a source of food in order to make energy.

• Decomposer

• Autotroph

• Eukaryote

• Omnivore

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Which of the following characteristics differentiate protists from fungi?

• Protists are all multicellular, while fungi are all unicellular

• Protists can be autotrophic or heterotrophic, whereas fungi are only heterotrophic

• Both protists and fungi are prokaryotic organisms

• None of the above

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Michael was organizing his room and found a drawer where he kept all sorts of random items that didn't fit anywhere else. Why is Kingdom Protista often compared to this 'junk drawer'?

• Protists DO NOT have all the characteristics of life

• Protists can be plant-like, animal-like, and fungi-like but are missing characteristics to be classified into those Kingdoms

• Protists use different structures to move around in their environments

• Protists are both HELPFUL and HARMFUL

What are the tiny, hair-like projections on the surface of this organism that help it move?

• cilia

• flagella

• pseudopodia

• villi

What role do the flagella play in certain Protists?

• to capture prey

• to detect light

• to facilitate movement

• to ingest nutrients

What role do pseudopods play in the life of certain Protists?

• to detect environmental changes

• to expel waste materials

• to interact with other organisms

• to capture food and facilitate movement

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Which of the following statements about protists and fungi is accurate?

• All protists are beneficial, but all fungi are harmful

• All fungi are beneficial, but all protists are harmful

• Some protists and fungi can be beneficial, while others can be harmful

• All protists and fungi are either beneficial or harmful

• Some fungi are harmful, but all protists are beneficial

Which two types of organisms form a mutualistic relationship to create Lichen?

• Fungi + Algae or Cyanobacteria

• Algae + Animal or Plant

• Bacteria + Virus or Fungi

• Plant + Fungi or Algae