Which taxon is characterized by “hairy” flagella?


a. Apicomplexa
b. Euglenozoa
c. Alveolata
d. Stramenopila

The protists Trypanosoma brucei, Naegleria fowleri, and Toxoplasma gondii

a. invade host cells to cause cellular damage.

b. are only infective in the flagellated form.

c. have a nucleus and are eukaryotic.

d. have all of the above characteristics.

Which of the following microorganisms are not eukaryotic?

a) bacteria

b) yeasts

c) molds

d) protozoa

Which microorganisms are used to make microbiological growth media?

a. bacteria

b. fungi

c. algae

d. protozoa

A phycologist studies which of the following?

a. classification of eukaryotes

b. alternation of generations in algae

c. rusts, smuts, and yeasts

d. parasitic worms

Describe the features of a general fungal life cycle.

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How do fungi acquire nutrients?

How are lichens useful in environmental protection studies?

What are the taxonomic challenges in classifying euglenids?