Review Questions
An example of carbon fixation is _____________.
- photosynthesis
- decomposition
- phagocytosis
- parasitism
Hint:
A
Which parasitic protist evades the host immune system by altering its surface proteins with each generation?
- Paramecium caudatum
- Trypanosoma brucei
- Plasmodium falciparum
- Phytophthora infestans
Hint:
B
Which of the following is not a way that protists contribute to the food web?
- They fix carbon into organic molecules.
- They occupy the apex producer niche.
- They enter symbiotic relationships with animals.
- They recycle nutrients back into the carbon and nitrogen cycles.
Hint:
B