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