Life Science bju Chapter 9 Test A Microscopic World

Which characteristic do all protists share?

What has a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat?

Bacteria reproduce asexually by

A virus that remains inactive inside its host is called a _____________ virus

Which of these is prokaryotic?

Which one doesn't belong?

This bacteria colony occurs in large clusters.

A group of protists living together but can live on their own is called a(n) _____.

Spherical bacteria are called...

What kingdom do Protozoans and Algae belong to?

Most bacteria cause disease

What is asexual reproduction where a colony is broken in smaller pieces?

The members of this kingdom can live in extreme environments like hot springs

What is a lichen?

How do viruses reproduce?

Type of sexual reproduction used by protozoans & bacteria.

Fungi and bacteria are important in the natural environment because they

What is a rod shaped bacteria called?

What are tiny organisms in the ocean that serve as food for many ocean animals?

This bacteria shape is in a spiral.

The gills on a mushroom are used for photosynthesis.

This bacteria colony appears as long chains

What are the structures amoeba use to move?

Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

A cell in a colony would die if it were separated from the colony

Mycorrhizae are parasitic relationships between plant roots and fungi.

Which fungi would be most likely to participate in decomposition?

What are short, hairlike projections used for movement?

What kingdom contains true bacteria and cynaobacteria

Penicillin comes from a bacteria.

All fungi produce

Most fungi are composed of long filaments called what?

Animal like protists are called

Plantlike protists are commonly called

What are long, whip-like tails used for movement?