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Which organism is a fungus-like protist?

A
dinoflagellate
B
diatom
C
slime mold
D
yeast
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Which characteristic distinguishes the five groups of fungi?

A
type of hyphae
B
reproductive structure
C
method of feeding
D
number of cells
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What is unique about the members of the group of fungi to which Penicillium notatum belongs?

A
They are used in fermentation.
B
They are not important for medicine.
C
They are not made up of hyphae.
D
They lost the reproductive phase.
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Which statement best defines a protist ?

A
an organism that reproduces by spores and feeds on decaying matter
B
a foot-like extension that is used for eating and movement
C
a eukaryote that is either animal-like, plant-like, or fungus-like
D
a long, whip-like extension that is used for movement
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Why is a protozoan considered animal-like?

A
It is multicellular.
B
It has a cell wall.
C
It has a flagellum.
D
It is a heterotroph.

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