Ch_21_Protist_Evolution_and_Diversity Flashcards
Protists Domain and Kingdom
Eukarya
Protista
Protos Greek
first
most protists are unicellular, except this kind
algae
what type of “trophs” are protists
Heterotrophs, Autotrophs, Mixotrophs
Endosymbiosis
several eukaryotic organelles originated as symbiotic relationship with other single-celled organisms
possible origin of mitochrondria
ingestion of aerobic bacterium
possible origin of chloroplast
ingestion of cyanobacteria
evidence mitochondria/chloroplast originated from prokaryotes
similar: structure, size, reproduction, biochemistry, genetic makeup
paraphyletic
no apparent common ancestor with all lineage in the same group
number of protist super-groups
6
supergroup
taxonomic group between Domain and Kingdom
attempts to create an inclusive lineage
T/F Generally Protists prefer moist environments
T
Amoeboid movement
psuedopodia extend and engulf
psuedo Greek
fake
pod Greek
foot
Protist movement
1) psuedopodia (Amoeboid)
2) Flagella
3) Cilia
4) slime excretion and glide (diatoms, malaria)
long rotating organelle used for protist movement
flagella
short hair-like organelles that move in unison for protist movement
cilia
Protist nutrient acquisition
Heterotrophic
Autotrophic
Mixotropic
How to group Protists
1) Movement
2) nutrient acquisition
Alternation of Generations Introduction Concept
2 different life stages
diploid (2 n)
haploid (n)
Alternation of Generations flow (start at spores)
spores(n) -> mitosis -> gametophyte -> gametes -> fusion -> zygote (2n) -> sporophyte -> miosis -> spores
Protist Supergroups
Archaeplastida
Chromalveolata
Excavata
Amoebozoa
Archaeplastida traits
contain plastids for photosynthesis
photosynthetic organisms
Archaeaplastids
can think of as chloroplasts
derived from cyano-bacteria
Groups of Archaeplastida
Green Algae
Red Algae
Land Plants
Green Algae locations
ocean
freshwater habititats
snowbanks
moist land
Green Algae traits
photo-synthesizers group of Archaeplastida bottom of ocean food chain major contributor to atmospheric Oxygen most are unicellular
filamentous Green Algae
Spirogyra
colonial Green Algae
Volvox
multi-cellular Green Algae
Ulva
T/F Green Algae are always green
F, some have orange, red, or rust color pigments
Which Algae are plants most closely related to
Green Algae
Similar characteristics between plants and green algae
chlorophyll,
cell wall,
starch food storage
Volvox characteristics
colonial
loose association of independent cells
hollow sphere - many cells arranged in a single layer on its periphery
Volvox daughter budding
reproductive cells form new daughter colony within parental colony
daughters develop inside parent until enzyme dissolves part of wall to allow escope
Spirogyra location
surfaces of ponds and streams
prefers fast moving water
Spirogyra distinguishing characteristic
ribbon-like spiral chloroplasts
T/F Sprirogyra cell division occurs in one-plain producing end-to-end chains
T
How do Spirogyra form a zygote
2 strands unite in conjugation
exchange genetic material
form a diploid zygote
How does Spirogyra often survive the winter
as zygotes
divide by meiosis in Spring to form haploid strands
Ulva common name
Sea Lettuce
Ulva appearance
blade form
Ulva locations
SC coast
Ulva Alternation of generations
half of lifecycle as diploid sporophyte
half of lifecycle as gametophyte
Distinguish sporophite appearance from gametophyte appearance Ulva
Can’t
Chara location
freshwater lakes and ponds
Most closely related green algae to plants
Chara, based on DNA data
Chara common name
Stoneworts
Chara/plant similarities
multicellular sex organs at nodes
cells of body originate from apical
Red Algae characteristics
Marine Multicellular Algae
Red Algae appearance
Most species branched/ feather ribbonlike appearance
Uses of Red Algae
Coralline algae: cell walls of calcium carbonate - coral reefs
Chondrus crispus: cells walls component of carrageen and chocolate stability
Geledium: source of agar for growing bacteria
Porphyra (nori): used for wrapping sushi
Chromalveolata graups
Stramenopiles
Alveolates
Stramenopiles types
Brown algae
diatoms
golden brown algae
water molds
Alveolate types
dinoflagellates
ciliates
apicomplexans
Why are brown algae brown?
contain fucoxanthin pigment
Why do brown algae have air bladders
keep blades close to surface for photosynthesis
brown algae uses
human food (high concentration of Iodine) fertilizer
brown algae holdfast
structure near root to anchor algae
brown algae length
few cm to 100 m
Brown Algae examples
Laminaria - kelp
Fucus - rockweed
Macrocystis - giant kelp
Sargassum
Macrocystis common name
giant kelp
Macrocystis growth speed
2 ft/day