plant-like protists Flashcards
1
Q
what are the plant like protists
A
- green algae
- red algae
- brown algae
- dinoflagellates
- diatoms
2
Q
what are the species of green algae
A
- volvox
- desmids
3
Q
what is the cellular composition of desmids
A
unicellular, can be colonial
4
Q
do desmids have a cell wall
A
yes
5
Q
what is the major component of desmid cell wall
A
cellulose
6
Q
are desmids motile
A
no
7
Q
how do plant- like protists store energy
A
starch
8
Q
do desmids have a feeding structure?
A
No, use photosynthesis
9
Q
what is a defining characteristic of desmids
A
2 semi cells, isthmus connecting the two
10
Q
what is the cellular composition of volvox
A
colonial
11
Q
do volvox have a cell wall, what is it made of
A
yes, glycoproteins (extracellular matrix)
12
Q
are volvox motile? what do they use?
A
Yes, flagella
13
Q
what is a defining characteristic of volvox
A
- contain somatic cells, responsible for photo synth and locomotion, and sexual cells
- contain ECM
14
Q
what is a multicellular green algae
A
seeweed
15
Q
which protists contibute to phytoplankton
A
- desmids
- volvox
- dinoflagellates
