Exploring the World of Protists

What is a key characteristic of animal-like protists?

• They perform photosynthesis.

• They are heterotrophic.

• They have cell walls made of cellulose.

• They produce spores.

Which of the following is an example of a fungi-like protist?

• Amoeba

• Paramecium

• Slime mould

• Euglena

Which type of protist is known for having chloroplasts and performing photosynthesis?

• Animal-like protists

• Fungi-like protists

• Plant-like protists

• Bacteria

What role do protists play in ecosystems?

• They are primary producers.

• They decompose organic material.

• They are parasites.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a difference between animal-like and plant-like protists?

• Animal-like protists have chloroplasts.

• Plant-like protists are heterotrophic.

• Animal-like protists are autotrophic.

• Plant-like protists perform photosynthesis.

Which of the following is a plant-like protist?

• Diatom

• Slime mould

• Amoeba

• Plasmodium

What is a common habitat for many protists?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Polar ice caps

• Mountain tops

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi-like protists?

• They have a rigid cell wall made of chitin.

• They are autotrophic.

• They reproduce using spores.

• They have chloroplasts.

What is the primary mode of nutrition for animal-like protists?

• Photosynthesis

• Chemosynthesis

• Heterotrophy

• Saprotrophy

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of plant-like protists?

• They lack a nucleus.

• They have flagella.

• They contain chlorophyll.

• They are multicellular.