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Microbiology: Cell Types and Microorganism Characteristics

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  • Origin of mitochondria
    Mitochondria came from a non-photosynthetic prokaryote.
  • Origin of chloroplasts
    Chloroplasts came from a photosynthetic prokaryote.
  • Which eukaryotes have mitochondria?
    Most eukaryotes have mitochondria.
  • Which eukaryotes gained chloroplasts?
    Photosynthetic eukaryotes gained chloroplasts.
  • Are fungi eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
    Fungi are eukaryotic organisms.
  • What are fungal cell walls made of?
    Fungal cell walls are made of chitin.
  • What are hyphae in fungi?
    Hyphae are fungal filaments.
  • Can fungi reproduce sexually?
    Yes, fungi can reproduce sexually.
  • Can fungi reproduce asexually?
    Yes, fungi can reproduce asexually.
  • What is a fungal infection called?
    A fungal infection is called mycosis.
  • Which fungi infect skin, hair, and nails?
    Dermatophytes infect skin, hair, and nails.
  • Is ringworm caused by a worm?
    No, ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm.
  • Are protists eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
    Protists are eukaryotic.
  • Are many protists unicellular?
    Yes, many protists are unicellular.
  • Are helminths eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
    Helminths are eukaryotic.
  • Are helminths unicellular or multicellular?
    Helminths are multicellular.
  • Name two major helminth groups
    The two major helminth groups are roundworms and flatworms.
  • What cell type are bacteria?
    Bacteria are prokaryotes.
  • What cell type are archaea?
    Archaea are prokaryotes.
  • What cell type are protists?
    Protists are eukaryotes.
  • What cell type are fungi?
    Fungi are eukaryotes.
  • What cell type are helminths?
    Helminths are eukaryotes.
  • Are viruses prokaryotic, eukaryotic, or neither?
    Viruses are neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic.
  • Are prions prokaryotic, eukaryotic, or neither?
    Prions are neither prokaryotic nor eukaryotic.