Investigating Protists: Video Quiz

The video tutorial provides an overview of protists, categorizing them into animal-like and plant-like types. It explains the movement mechanisms of protists, such as flagella and cilia, and highlights the photosynthetic abilities of plant-like protists. The tutorial also discusses harmful effects caused by certain protists, like red tide poisoning, and describes the unique characteristics of slime molds.

What domain do protists belong to?

• Eukarya

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Prokarya

What structures cover protozoans like Paramecium?

• Pseudopodia

• Cilia

• Flagella

• Tentacles

How do zooflagellates move?

• By flagella

• By cilia

• By gliding

• By pseudopodia

What is a key difference between algae and plants?

• Algae have flowers

• Algae have roots

• Algae lack many structures and organs

• Algae are non-photosynthetic

What causes red tide poisoning?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Specific types of algae