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Problem 7.1a
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
Problem 8.1a
Name and describe six distinct classes of phylum Proteobacteria.
Problem 11.1a
Whereas the first edition of Bergey’s Manual relied on morphological and biochemical characteristics to classify microbes, the new edition focuses on ribosomal RNA sequences. List several other criteria for grouping and classifying bacteria.
Problem 11.5a
Compare and contrast bacterial and archaeal cells.
Problem 12.1a
The study of protozoa is called ____________.
Problem 12.1a
The study of fungi is called ___________.
Problem 12.1a
Label the photos below with the type of fungal spore, and indicate whether the spore is asexual or sexual.
a. <IMAGE>
b. <IMAGE>
c. <IMAGE>
d. <IMAGE>
Problem 12.13a
The motile feeding stage of a protozoan is called a(n)__________.
a. apicomplexan
b. gametocyte
c. cyst
d. trophozoite
Problem 12.2a
Describe the features of a general fungal life cycle.
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Problem 12.2a
How do fungi acquire nutrients?
Problem 12.2a
Match the terms below with their corresponding definitions.
1. ___________Chitin
2. ___________Basidiospore
3. ___________Zygosporangium
4. ___________Hypha
5. ___________Ascospore
6. ___________Lichen
A. Fungal cell wall component
B. Fungus + alga or bacterium
C. Fungal filament
D. Fungal spore formed in a sac
E. Diploid fungal zygote with a thick wall
F. Fungal spore formed on club-shaped hypha
Problem 12.3a
Match the terms below with their corresponding definitions.
1. __________Chlorophyta
2. __________Rhodophyta
3. __________Chrysophyta
4. __________Phaeophyta
5. __________Rhizaria
A. Foraminifera
B. Yellow-green algae
C. Green algae
D. Brown algae
E. Red algae
Problem 12.3a
The study of algae is called ___________.
Problem 12.3a
How are lichens useful in environmental protection studies?
Problem 12.4a
Fungal diseases are called ____________.
Problem 12.4a
What are the taxonomic challenges in classifying euglenids?
Problem 12.5a
List several economic benefits of algae.
Problem 12.5a
Amoebas with stiff pseudopods and silica shells are ___________.
Problem 12.5a
Tubular filaments with cross walls found in large fungi are ___________.
a. septate hyphae
b. aseptate hyphae
c. aseptate haustoria
d. dimorphic mycelia
Problem 12.6a
Why are relatively large animals such as parasitic worms studied in microbiology?
Problem 12.6a
The type of asexual fungal spore that forms within hyphae is called a __________.
a. sporangiospore
b. conidiospore
c. blastospore
d. chlamydospore
Problem 12.7a
Name two ways that slime molds differ from true fungi.
Problem 13.1a
Label each step in the bacteriophage replication cycle below.
a._______<IMAGE>
b._______<IMAGE>
c._______<IMAGE>
d._______<IMAGE>
Problem 13.2a
Identify the viral capsid shapes.
a. ___________ <IMAGE>
b. ___________ <IMAGE>
c. ___________ <IMAGE>
d. ___________ <IMAGE>
Problem 15.1a
Which taxon is characterized by “hairy” flagella?
a. Apicomplexa
b. Euglenozoa
c. Alveolata
d. Stramenopila
Problem 22.2a
Identify these fungal genera.
(a) <IMAGE>
(b) <IMAGE>
(c) <IMAGE>
Problem 23.1a
Parasitology is the study of parasitic __________ .
a. a.viruses
b. prokaryotes
c. fungi
d. eukaryotes
Problem 23.11a
The beef tapeworm is known by what scientific name? __________
a. Taenia solium
b. Taenia saginata
c. Ancylostoma duodenale
d. Echinococcus granulosus
Problem 23.12a
Enterobius vermicularis is commonly called __________.
a. hookworm
b. pinworm
c. whipworm
d. tapeworm
Problem 23.19a
The tapeworm attachment organ is a ___________ .
a. scolex
b. proglottid
c. strobila
d. cuticle