Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of organisms in the Kingdom Fungi?

Accepted Answer

They are eukaryotic, can be unicellular or multicellular, and often form mycelia composed of hyphae.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the method of motility for Giardia lamblia?

Accepted Answer

It moves using flagella.

Question 3

Which of the following diseases is caused by a superficial fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans

Question 4

Which of the following protozoa is transmitted by the fecal-oral route and is known for causing a large waterborne outbreak in Milwaukee in 1994?

Accepted Answer

Cryptosporidium

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Kingdom Plantae?

Accepted Answer

They have cell walls made of chitin.

Question 6

A patient presents with malaria. Which protozoan is most likely responsible for this infection?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the structure of fungal mycelia?

Accepted Answer

A mass of branching, thread-like hyphae

Question 8

Which of the following kingdoms contains organisms that are prokaryotic?

Accepted Answer

Archaea

Question 9

Which of the following protozoa moves using cilia and can cause dysentery in humans?

Accepted Answer

Balantidium coli

Question 10

Which of the following is a dimorphic fungus that can appear as yeast or mold depending on environmental conditions?

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Kingdom Animalia?

Accepted Answer

Organisms are multicellular, lack cell walls, and are heterotrophic.

Question 12

Which of the following protozoa is transmitted sexually and causes vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas vaginalis

Question 13

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of the Kingdom Archaea compared to Bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Archaea have unique membrane lipids and can live in extreme environments.

Question 14

Which of the following is a pathogenic protozoan that forms cysts and is transmitted via contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Giardia lamblia

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the difference between superficial and systemic fungal infections?

Accepted Answer

Superficial infections affect the skin or mucous membranes, while systemic infections can spread throughout the body.

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct pairing of protozoan and its method of motility?

Accepted Answer

Balantidium coli – cilia

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Kingdom Protista?

Accepted Answer

Organisms can be unicellular or multicellular and include protozoa and algae.

Question 18

A patient is diagnosed with a systemic fungal infection caused by Coccidioides immitis. Which of the following is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

The infection can spread to internal organs.

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about dimorphic fungi?

Accepted Answer

They can exist as either yeast or mold depending on environmental conditions.

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct match between a protozoan and the disease it causes?

Accepted Answer

Plasmodium falciparum – malaria

Overview of the Six Kingdoms and Eukaryotic Microbes

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