1. Chapter 20 – Protists B $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4
Topic 5
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
FINAL ROUND

2. Topic 1: $100 Question
Which of the following structures would NOT be found in a Euglenophyte?
a. eyespot
b. pellicle
c. flagellum
d. cell wall
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

3. Topic 1: $100 Answer
Which of the following structures would NOT be found in a Euglenophyte?
a. eyespot
b. pellicle
c. flagellum
d. cell wall
BACK TO GAME

4. What characteristic of plants is shared by green algae?
Topic 1: $200 Question
What characteristic of plants is shared by green algae?
a. cell wall composition
b. multicellularity
c. photosynthetic pigments
d. all of the above
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

5. What characteristic of plants is shared by green algae?
Topic 1: $200 Answer
What characteristic of plants is shared by green algae?
a. cell wall composition
b. multicellularity
c. photosynthetic pigments
d. all of the above
BACK TO GAME

6. a. the clouding of water by sewage.
Topic 1: $300 Question
A bloom is
a. the clouding of water by sewage.
b. a symbiotic relationship between algae and coral.
c. an enormous mass of algae.
d. none of the above
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

7. a. the clouding of water by sewage.
Topic 1: $300 Answer
A bloom is
a. the clouding of water by sewage.
b. a symbiotic relationship between algae and coral.
c. an enormous mass of algae
d. none of the above
BACK TO GAME

8. Red algae lack flagella and
Topic 1: $400 Question
Red algae lack flagella and
a. nuclei.
b. chlorophyll.
c. accessory pigments.
d. centrioles.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

9. Red algae lack flagella and
Topic 1: $400 Answer
Red algae lack flagella and
a. nuclei.
b. chlorophyll.
c. accessory pigments.
d. centrioles
BACK TO GAME

10. Phytoplankton are only found at the surface of ocean waters because
Topic 1: $500 Question
Phytoplankton are only found at the surface of ocean waters because
a. they feed on tiny organisms living at the surface.
b. they are an important food source to surface-dwelling marine organisms.
c. they require sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.
d. they cannot withstand the colder temperatures of deep water.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

11. Phytoplankton are only found at the surface of ocean waters because
Topic 1: $500 Answer
Phytoplankton are only found at the surface of ocean waters because
a. they feed on tiny organisms living at the surface.
b. they are an important food source to surface-dwelling marine organisms.
c. they require sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.
d. they cannot withstand the colder temperatures of deep water.
BACK TO GAME

12. a. cellular slime molds, brown algae, watermolds
Topic 2: $100 Question
Which of the following series of groups contains only funguslike protists?
a. cellular slime molds, brown algae, watermolds
b. cellular slime molds, fungi, water molds
c. cellular slime molds, acellular slime molds, animal-like protists
d. cellular slime molds, acellular slime molds, water molds
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

13. a. cellular slime molds, brown algae, watermolds
Topic 2: $100 Answer
Which of the following series of groups contains only funguslike protists?
a. cellular slime molds, brown algae, watermolds
b. cellular slime molds, fungi, water molds
c. cellular slime molds, acellular slime molds, animal-like protists
d. cellular slime molds, acellular slime molds, water molds
BACK TO GAME

14. Topic 2: $200 Question
The work of funguslike protists and other decomposers is important in improving the quality of
a. topsoil
b. fresh water
c. salt water
d. potato crops
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

15. Topic 2: $200 Answer
The work of funguslike protists and other decomposers is important in improving the quality of
a. topsoil
b. fresh water
c. salt water
d. potato crops
BACK TO GAME

16. In oomycetes, sexual reproduction takes place in the
Topic 2: $300 Question
In oomycetes, sexual reproduction takes place in the
a. zoosporangium
b. sporangium
c. antheridium and oogonium
d. migrating colony
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

17. In oomycetes, sexual reproduction takes place in the
Topic 2: $300 Answer
In oomycetes, sexual reproduction takes place in the
a. zoosporangium
b. sporangium
c. antheridium and oogonium
d. migrating colony
BACK TO GAME

18. What important role do funguslike protists play in an ecosystem?
Topic 2: $400 Question
What important role do funguslike protists play in an ecosystem?
a. photosynthesizer
b. blight
c. pathogen
d. decomposer
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

19. What important role do funguslike protists play in an ecosystem?
Topic 2: $400 Answer
What important role do funguslike protists play in an ecosystem?
a. photosynthesizer
b. blight
c. pathogen
d. decomposer
BACK TO GAME

20. Which characteristic distinguishes funguslike protists from fungi?
Topic 2: $500 Question
Which characteristic distinguishes funguslike protists from fungi?
a. Fungi have centrioles.
b. Funguslike protists grow in damp places.
c. Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.
d. Funguslike protists absorb food through their cell membranes.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

21. Which characteristic distinguishes funguslike protists from fungi?
Topic 2: $500 Answer
Which characteristic distinguishes funguslike protists from fungi?
a. Fungi have centrioles.
b. Funguslike protists grow in damp places.
c. Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.
d. Funguslike protists absorb food through their cell membranes.
BACK TO GAME

22. c. invasion of a parasite d. cold weather
Topic 3: $100 Question
What triggers the aggregation of many slime mold individuals into one giant, sluglike mass?
a. depleted food supply
b. lack of water
c. invasion of a parasite
d. cold weather
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

23. c. invasion of a parasite d. cold weather
Topic 3: $100 Answer
What triggers the aggregation of many slime mold individuals into one giant, sluglike mass?
a. depleted food supply
b. lack of water
c. invasion of a parasite
d. cold weather
BACK TO GAME

24. Funguslike protists get nutrients by
Topic 3: $200 Question
Funguslike protists get nutrients by
a. photosynthesis.
b. living as an animal parasite.
c. absorbing them from dead or decaying matter.
d. none of the above.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

25. Funguslike protists get nutrients by
Topic 3: $200 Answer
Funguslike protists get nutrients by
a. photosynthesis.
b. living as an animal parasite.
c. absorbing them from dead or decaying matter.
d. none of the above.
BACK TO GAME

26. Topic 3: $300 Question
A protist is any organism that is not a plant, an animal, a fungus, or a(an)
a. eubacterium.
b. archaebacterium.
c. prokaryote.
d. eukaryote.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

27. Topic 3: $300 Answer
A protist is any organism that is not a plant, an animal, a fungus, or a(an)
a. eubacterium.
b. archaebacterium.
c. prokaryote.
d. eukaryote.
BACK TO GAME

28. To which phylum do amoebas, foraminiferans, and heliozoans belong?
Topic 3: $400 Question
To which phylum do amoebas, foraminiferans, and heliozoans belong?
a. sarcodines
b. ciliates
c. sporozoans
d. pseudopods
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

29. To which phylum do amoebas, foraminiferans, and heliozoans belong?
Topic 3: $400 Answer
To which phylum do amoebas, foraminiferans, and heliozoans belong?
a. sarcodines
b. ciliates
c. sporozoans
d. pseudopods
BACK TO GAME

30. The sporozoan Plasmodium causes the disease know as
Topic 3: $500 Question
The sporozoan Plasmodium causes the disease know as
a. African sleeping sickness.
b. algal bloom.
c. amebic dysentery.
d. malaria.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

31. The sporozoan Plasmodium causes the disease know as
Topic 3: $500 Answer
The sporozoan Plasmodium causes the disease know as
a. African sleeping sickness.
b. algal bloom.
c. amebic dysentery.
d. malaria
BACK TO GAME

32. Which statement about malaria is true?
Topic 4: $100 Question
Which statement about malaria is true?
a. Malaria has been eradicated by control of the Anopheles mosquito.
b. All strains can be treated with modern drugs; and there is an effective vaccine.
c. Many strains can be treated with modern drugs; however, there is no completely effective vaccine.
d. Not all strains can be treated, and there is no completely effective vaccine
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

33. Which statement about malaria is true?
Topic 4: $100 Answer
Which statement about malaria is true?
a. Malaria has been eradicated by control of the Anopheles mosquito.
b. All strains can be treated with modern drugs; and there is an effective vaccine.
c. Many strains can be treated with modern drugs; however, there is no completely effective vaccine.
d. Not all strains can be treated, and there is no completely effective vaccine
BACK TO GAME

34. a. chlorophyll and accessory pigments b. oogonium and antheridium
Topic 4: $200 Question
Which substances allow algae to harvest and use the energy from sunlight?
a. chlorophyll and accessory pigments
b. oogonium and antheridium
c. cilium and fucoxanthin
d. phycobilin and flagellum
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

35. a. chlorophyll and accessory pigments b. oogonium and antheridium
Topic 4: $200 Answer
Which substances allow algae to harvest and use the energy from sunlight?
a. chlorophyll and accessory pigments
b. oogonium and antheridium
c. cilium and fucoxanthin
d. phycobilin and flagellum
BACK TO GAME

36. The function of conjugation in paramecia is to
Topic 4: $300 Question
The function of conjugation in paramecia is to
a. create new individual paramecia.
b. exchange genetic material, thus increasing diversity of the population.
c. expel excess water, thereby maintaining homeostasis.
d. trigger the release of thrichocysts.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

37. The function of conjugation in paramecia is to
Topic 4: $300 Answer
The function of conjugation in paramecia is to
a. create new individual paramecia.
b. exchange genetic material, thus increasing diversity of the population.
c. expel excess water, thereby maintaining homeostasis.
d. trigger the release of thrichocysts.
BACK TO GAME

38. a. Have highly specialized tissues. b. Live primarily in water
Topic 4: $400 Question
An argument that does NOT support the classification of multicellular green algae as plants is that multicellular green algae
a. Have highly specialized tissues.
b. Live primarily in water
c. Display alternation of generations.
d. Contain chlorophyll a, which makes them green.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

39. a. have highly specialized tissues. b. Live primarily in water.
Topic 4: $400 Answer
An argument that does NOT support the classification of multicellular green algae as plants is that multicellular green algae
a. have highly specialized tissues.
b. Live primarily in water.
c. Display alternation of generations.
d. Contain chlorophyll a, which makes them green.
BACK TO GAME

40. a. They are rich in vitamin C.
Topic 4: $500 Question
Why are algae considered one of the most important groups of organisms on our planet?
a. They are rich in vitamin C.
b. They produce chemicals that are used to treat health problems.
c. They produce chemicals that are used to make plastics, waxes, and plants.
d. They produce much of Earth’s oxygen through photo
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

41. a. They are rich in vitamin C.
Topic 4: $500 Answer
Why are algae considered one of the most important groups of organisms on our planet?
a. They are rich in vitamin C.
b. They produce chemicals that are used to treat health problems.
c. They produce chemicals that are used to make plastics, waxes, and plants.
d. They produce much of Earth’s oxygen through photo
BACK TO GAME

42. Some products derived from algae include
Topic 5: $100 Question
Some products derived from algae include
a. drugs for stomach ulcers and high blood pressure.
b. thickeners for food.
c. chemicals in plastics, waxes, paints, and lubricants.
d. all of the above
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

43. Some products derived from algae include
Topic 5: $100 Answer
Some products derived from algae include
a. drugs for stomach ulcers and high blood pressure.
b. thickeners for food.
c. chemicals in plastics, waxes, paints, and lubricants.
d. all of the above
BACK TO GAME

44. Topic 5: $200 Question
When the amoeba-like cells of acellular slime molds fuse, they form structures with many nuclei called
a. zoosporangia.
b. spores.
c. filaments.
d. plasmodia.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

45. Topic 5: $200 Answer
When the amoeba-like cells of acellular slime molds fuse, they form structures with many nuclei called
a. zoosporangia.
b. spores.
c. filaments.
d. plasmodia
BACK TO GAME

46. Which of the statements is true about dinoflagellates?
Topic 5: $300 Question
Which of the statements is true about dinoflagellates?
a. They contain bright yellow pigments.
b. They can be both photosynthetic and heterotrophic.
c. Many species are luminescent.
d. They possess pillbox-shaped cell walls of silica.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

47. Which of the statements is true about dinoflagellates?
Topic 5: $300 Answer
Which of the statements is true about dinoflagellates?
a. They contain bright yellow pigments.
b. They can be both photosynthetic and heterotrophic.
c. Many species are luminescent.
d. They possess pillbox-shaped cell walls of silica.
BACK TO GAME

48. What effect does a red tide have on humans?
Topic 5: $400 Question
What effect does a red tide have on humans?
a. Eating poisoned shellfish from affected waters can cause sickness and death to humans.
b. All the fish in the area die, causing local fisherman to lose money.
c. The protists help clean up wastes discharged by local sewage pipes.
d. It is unhealthy to swim in the ocean during a red tide.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

49. What effect does a red tide have on humans?
Topic 5: $400 Answer
What effect does a red tide have on humans?
a. Eating poisoned shellfish from affected waters can cause sickness and death to humans.
b. All the fish in the area die, causing local fisherman to lose money.
c. The protists help clean up wastes discharged by local sewage pipes.
d. It is unhealthy to swim in the ocean during a red tide.
BACK TO GAME

50. Topic 5: $500 Question
In the lytic cycle of the green alga Ulva, one of the phases produces male and female gametes known as
a. sporophytes.
b. gametophytes.
c. spores.
d. zoospores.
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

51. Topic 5: $500 Answer
In the lytic cycle of the green alga Ulva, one of the phases produces male and female gametes known as
a. sporophytes.
b. gametophytes.
c. spores.
d. zoospores.
BACK TO GAME

52. Question: a. Choice 1 b. Choice 2 c. Choice 3 d. Choice 4
FINAL ROUND Question
Question:
a. Choice 1
b. Choice 2
c. Choice 3
d. Choice 4
ANSWER
BACK TO GAME

53. c. Choice 3 (correct answer) d. Choice 4
FINAL ROUND Answer
Question:
a. Choice 1
b. Choice 2
c. Choice 3 (correct answer)
d. Choice 4
BACK TO GAME