Protists Quiz Review

What is the kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that live in moist environments? Kingdom Protista

Kigdom Protista

What are the three main groups of protists? Animal-like Plant-like Fungus-like

What is another name for animal-like protists? Protozoans

Which group of animal-like protists use pseudopods or “false feet” to move? Sarcodines Amoeba

What is the group of animal-like protists whose members are propelled by hair-like cilia? Ciliates Paramecium

Protozoans that propel themselves with a whip-like structure are called _________. Zooflagellates

What is the group of protozoans that are almost all parasites? Sporozoans

Which human disease is caused by a protozoan and is transmitted by a mosquito? Malaria

An organism that can make its own food is called an __________. autotroph

Plant-like protists are commonly called ______. Algae

Which group of plant-like protists has flagella and an eyespot? Euglenoids Euglena

Which group of plant-like protists has 2-part glassy shells and is referred to as the “jewels of the sea?” Diatoms

Which group of plant-like protists causes red tides? Dinoflagellates

Dinoflagellates produce __________ or poisons that kill other organisms in the oceans. Toxins

What is the name of the whip-like tails of some protists? Flagella

What Euglenoid structure helps these organisms detect light? Eyespot

The shells of these protists are used as polishing agents in toothpaste. Diatoms

Which structures allow plant-like protists to make their own food? Chloroplasts

This extract from red algae is found in ice cream and hair conditioners. Carrageenan

__________ is a type of algal bloom that occurs in fresh water. Eutrophication

Which group of protists are eukaryotic and have a cell wall? Fungus-like Protists

___________ is the relationship between two organisms that live in close contact and at least one benefits. Symbiosis

__________ is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit. Mutualism

An organism that lives on or in a host and harms it is called a _______. Parasite

Which fungus-like protist produces a fruiting body that contains spores? Slime Mold

Which type of fungus-like protist caused the Irish Potato Famine? Water Mold