AS Fungi & Protist

What is the main difference between protist and fungi?

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What type of organisms are most protists?

• Fungi

• Prokaryotic

• Unicellular

• Multicellular

How do amoebas typically move?

• Using flagella

• Using cilia

• By extending pseudopods

• By swimming

Where can you commonly find protists?

• In deserts

• In water, soil, and within animals

• Only in saltwater

• In the human body only

Which of the following is NOT a type of protist?

• Euglena

• Diatoms

• Slime mold

• Yeast

What is one role that photosynthetic protists play in the environment?

• They consume organic matter.

• They produce oxygen.

• They decompose dead organisms.

• They cause diseases.

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What can some protists act as in relation to other organisms?

• Primary consumers

• Decomposers

• Parasites

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

What is the relationship between fungi and chitin?

• Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.

• Chitin is found in plant cells.

• Fungi do not have cell walls.

• Chitin is a type of fungus.

Which of the following is an example of a fungal infection?

• Malaria

• Ringworm

• Athlete's foot

• Both b and c

Where can fungi typically be found?

• Only in dark and moist areas

• In soil, water, and even on humans

• Only in laboratories

• Only on plants