Life Science

Chapter 8: Protists and Fungi

Standardized Test Practice

1.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Group A?

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A)has roots
B)contains chlorophyll
C)has specialized ways to move
D)takes in food from an outside source
2.
Which of the following would belong in Group A?

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A)amoeba
B)kelp
C)paramecium
D)slime mold
3.
Which of the following would belong in Group B?

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A)diatom
B)downy mildew
C)ameoba
D)lichen
4.
Which of the following moves using a pseudopod?
A)diatom
B)ameoba
C)euglenoid
D)flagellate
5.
Which of the following is a funguslike protist?
A)flagellate
B)green algae
C)downy mildew
D)mushroom
6.
According to the chart, which disease can be transmitted to humans by tsetse flies?

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A)dysentery
B)giardiasis
C)malaria
D)sleeping sickness
7.
Based on the information in the chart, how do humans usually get malaria?

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A)from mosquitoe bites
B)from contaminated water
C)from tsetse fly bites
D)from undercooked meat
8.
Where are you most likely to find fungi growing?
A)in warm, moist areas
B)in cold, wet areas
C)in cool, dry areas
D)in hot, dry areas
9.
Mycorrhizae are networks formed between fungi and
A)plants.
B)algae.
C)cyanobacteria.
D)protists.
10.
Mushrooms are an example of a
A)sac fungi.
B)slime fungi.
C)zygote fungi.
D)club fungi.
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