Viruses & Fungi
True or False: Viruses are considered parasites.
True, Viruses are parasites that invade host cells in order to reproduce.
True or False: Bacteria belong to the Kingdom Protista.
False, Bacteria belong to the Kingdom Monera.
What is a prokaryotic organism?
An organism without a nucleus whose genetic material is stored in the cytoplasm.
Which group of protoctists can cause disease?
Both Algae and Protozoa.
What kingdom do protozoa belong to?
Kingdom Protista
Do the cells in fungi have nuclei?
Are bacteria unicellular or multicellular?
Bacteria are unicellular.
What is a unicellular organism?
An organism with only one cell.
Which group of protoctists have a mitochondria?
Both algae and protozoa.
What kingdom do algae belong to?
Kingdom Protista
What are the four types of microorganisms?
viruses, bacteria, protoctista, fungi
Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Bacteria are prokaryotic, meaning their cells do not have nuclei.
What is a eukaryotic organism?
An organism whose cells have nuclei.
Which group of protoctists have eukaryotic cells?
Both Algae and Protozoa
What kingdom do bacteria belong to?
Kingdom Monera
Are fungi heterotrophic or autotrophic?
Fungi are heterotrophic and obtain nutrition through decomposition.
How do bacteria reproduce?
asexually through binary fission.
What is an autotrophic organism?
An organism that produces its own energy through photosynthesis.
Which group of protoctists are heterotrophic?
protozoa
What kingdom do mushrooms belong to?
Kingdom Fungi
What is the protein shell that protects the genetic material of a virus called?
The protein shell is called a capsid.
What are the four shapes bacteria can have?
Cocci (sphere), bacilli (rod), vibrios (comma), and spirilla (spiral
What is a heterotrophic organism?
An organism that obtains energy by consuming organic matter.
Which group of protoctists are autotrophic?
Algae
What kingdom do viruses belong to?
Viruses do not belong to any kingdom!