Exam 21: The Diversity of Protists

Which one of the following groups is characterized as eukaryotic?

Oomycetes are primarily that destroy crops such as grapes and potatoes.

The protists make up an inadequately defined and poorly organized group that biologists will likely reorganize.

Which group of photosynthetic, mostly marine protists was named for the motion created by their two whip- like flagella?

Which organisms are responsible for the majority of photosynthesis?

Which of the following is considered to be most closely related to plants?

The giant kelp found along the Pacific coast is an example of

The protist characterized by a silica shell and thread- like pseudopods is a(n)

Which group is characterized by gritty, glassy, protective shells?

The protists include photosynthetic, parasitic, and pathogenic species.

What would life on Earth be like today if eukaryotic protists had not evolved?

The most complex group of unicellular protists is the .

The organisms in the image have shells made of

Protist photosynthesis relies on

Which group of protists includes photosynthetic, unicellular, freshwater organisms that possess eyespots?

Which group is commonly referred to as the "seaweeds"?

What types of organisms are classified as protists?

Euglenids have functional eyespots that can discern all colors of visible light and the movement of predators.

The foundation of a marine food chain is

Excavates lack .