Protists and Fungi Answers

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What is the main function of a fungus’s hyphae?

A
absorption of nutrients
B
movement in water
C
predator protection
D
photosynthesis
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Which statement best defines a protist?

A
an organism that reproduces by spores and feeds on decaying matter
B
a eukaryote that is either animal-like, plant-like, or fungus-like
C
a foot-like extension that is used for eating and movement
D
a long, whip-like extension that is used for movement
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Which fungi group is known as the zygote fungi and produces spores in zygosporangia?

A
Ascomycota
B
Basidiomycota
C
Zygomycota
D
Chytridiomycota
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Black truffles are a unique type of fungi that are highly prized by chefs and food enthusiasts throughout the world. Which characteristic is seen in truffles but not in common mushrooms?

A
lack a reproductive phase
B
contains hyphae
C
has spores contained in an ascus
D
has spores contained in basidia
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What is the role of a fungus’s fruiting body?

A
absorb nutrients
B
movement
C
produce spores
D
food production
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A microbiologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered organism. Its characteristics include: · eukaryotic · unicellular · has a cell wall · autotrophic Which type of organism is it most likely to be?

A
paramecium
B
amoeba
C
diatom
D
slime mold
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A biologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered fungus. The observed characteristics include chitin in the cell walls and flagellated spores. To which group does the organism most likely belong?

A
Zygomycota
B
Basidiomycota
C
Ascomycota
D
Chrytridiomycota
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Some protists form long, foot-like projections of their cell membrane and cytoplasm that are used for movement and to capture food. What is the name of these structures?

A
cilia
B
flagella
C
mycelia
D
pseudopods
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When you use toothpaste, part of a protist is helping to smooth and clean your teeth. Which part of the protist and type of protist are most likely responsible for this benefit to humans?

A
cell walls; plant-like
B
flagellum; plant-like
C
spores; fungus-like
D
cilia; animal-like
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Which feature distinguishes slime molds from fungi?

A
Slime molds are heterotrophs.
B
Fungi are decomposers.
C
Slime molds are able to move.
D
Fungi reproduce by spores.

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