Question 1

Euglena is a unicellular protist which has a gullet for ingesting food even though it has a chloroplast for photosynthesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The brownish pigment found in both brown algae and diatoms is

Accepted Answer

A)  chrysolaminarin. 
B)  fucoxanthin. 
C)  paramylon. 
D)  bryopsidin. 
E)  madder. 
A)  chrysolaminarin. 
B)  fucoxanthin. 
C)  paramylon. 
D)  bryopsidin. 
E)  madder.

Question 3

The reproductive cells of Spirogyra have no flagella.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Chlamydomonas, the cells involved in sexual reproduction are similar in appearance to those involved in asexual reproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Algae and plants that become attached to other organisms without parasitizing them are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphytes. 
B)  lichens. 
C)  bryophytes. 
D)  symbionts. 
E)  subleechophytes. 
A)  epiphytes. 
B)  lichens. 
C)  bryophytes. 
D)  symbionts. 
E)  subleechophytes.

Question 6

Proteinaceous structures located on algal chloroplasts and thought to contain enzymes associated with the synthesis of starch are

Accepted Answer

A)  pyrenoids. 
B)  amyloplasts. 
C)  beltian bodies. 
D)  statoliths. 
E)  druses. 
A)  pyrenoids. 
B)  amyloplasts. 
C)  beltian bodies. 
D)  statoliths. 
E)  druses.

Question 7

Fossil diatom cell walls form deposits of diatomaceous earth, which is mined for use in: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  swimming pool filters 
B)  silver and metal polishes for fine jewelry 
C)  toothpaste 
D)  controlling slugs in gardens 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  swimming pool filters 
B)  silver and metal polishes for fine jewelry 
C)  toothpaste 
D)  controlling slugs in gardens 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

This substance which is extracted from brown algae, is used as a stabilizer for ice cream and chocolate milk, and as an emulsifier in paints and cosmetics.

Accepted Answer

A)  agar 
B)  algin 
C)  fucoxanthin 
D)  carrageenan 
E)  cellulite 
A)  agar 
B)  algin 
C)  fucoxanthin 
D)  carrageenan 
E)  cellulite

Question 9

Which algal group has silicon dioxide as part of the cell wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dinoflagellates 
B)  Euglenoids 
C)  Diatoms 
D)  Desmids 
E)  Cryptomonads 
A)  Dinoflagellates 
B)  Euglenoids 
C)  Diatoms 
D)  Desmids 
E)  Cryptomonads

Question 10

The gametangia of the common rockweed, Fucus, develop at the tips of the thallus branches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the type of sexual reproduction shown by Spirogyra?

Accepted Answer

A)  oogamy 
B)  conjugation 
C)  isogamy 
D)  heterogamy 
E)  None of these answers are correct. 
A)  oogamy 
B)  conjugation 
C)  isogamy 
D)  heterogamy 
E)  None of these answers are correct.

Question 12

Algae populations are often commonly observed in aquatic or moist environments. They have many common names, including ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  seaweeds 
B)  pond scum 
C)  fish tank films 
D)  "green" swimming pools 
E)  All of these may be used to refer to populations of algae. 
A)  seaweeds 
B)  pond scum 
C)  fish tank films 
D)  "green" swimming pools 
E)  All of these may be used to refer to populations of algae.

Euglena is a unicellular protist which has a gullet for ingesting food even though it has a chloroplast for photosynthesis.

The brownish pigment found in both brown algae and diatoms is

The reproductive cells of Spirogyra have no flagella.

In Chlamydomonas, the cells involved in sexual reproduction are similar in appearance to those involved in asexual reproduction.

Algae and plants that become attached to other organisms without parasitizing them are termed

Proteinaceous structures located on algal chloroplasts and thought to contain enzymes associated with the synthesis of starch are

Fossil diatom cell walls form deposits of diatomaceous earth, which is mined for use in: ________.

This substance which is extracted from brown algae, is used as a stabilizer for ice cream and chocolate milk, and as an emulsifier in paints and cosmetics.

Which algal group has silicon dioxide as part of the cell wall?

The gametangia of the common rockweed, Fucus, develop at the tips of the thallus branches.

Which of the following is the type of sexual reproduction shown by Spirogyra?

Algae populations are often commonly observed in aquatic or moist environments. They have many common names, including ________.

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Water in Plants

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Meiosis and Alternation of Generation

Genetics

Plant Breeding and Propagation

Evolution

Plant Names and Classification

Domain Kingdom Bacteria, Domain Kingdom Archaea, and Viruses

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Exam 18: Kingdom Protista

Euglena is a unicellular protist which has a gullet for ingesting food even though it has a chloroplast for photosynthesis.

The brownish pigment found in both brown algae and diatoms is

The reproductive cells of Spirogyra have no flagella.

In Chlamydomonas, the cells involved in sexual reproduction are similar in appearance to those involved in asexual reproduction.

Algae and plants that become attached to other organisms without parasitizing them are termed

Proteinaceous structures located on algal chloroplasts and thought to contain enzymes associated with the synthesis of starch are

Fossil diatom cell walls form deposits of diatomaceous earth, which is mined for use in: ________.

This substance which is extracted from brown algae, is used as a stabilizer for ice cream and chocolate milk, and as an emulsifier in paints and cosmetics.

Which algal group has silicon dioxide as part of the cell wall?

The gametangia of the common rockweed, Fucus, develop at the tips of the thallus branches.

Which of the following is the type of sexual reproduction shown by Spirogyra?

Algae populations are often commonly observed in aquatic or moist environments. They have many common names, including ________.

What Is Plant Biology

The Nature of Life

Cells

Tissues

Roots and Soils

Stems

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

Water in Plants

Plant Metabolism

Growth

Meiosis and Alternation of Generation

Genetics

Plant Breeding and Propagation

Evolution

Plant Names and Classification

Domain Kingdom Bacteria, Domain Kingdom Archaea, and Viruses

Kingdom Fungi

Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes

The Seedless Vascular Plants - Ferns and Their Relatives

Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms

Seed Plants: Angiosperms

Flowering Plants and Civilization

Ecology

Biomes

Filters