What is the function of the stigma in protists such as Euglena and Chlamydomonas? As the world's population increases yearly, do you think algae might be a source of ad- ditional food? Explain your answer.

Q: Lichens are a mutualistic association of a fungus and either an alga or a cyanobacterium in which…

A: The relationship between the fungus and the photosynthetic partner in lichens is a well-established…

Q: The symbiotic association between plant root and fungi is known as: mycorrihiza O hyphae O…

A: Symbiotic association means two species living together for deriving mutual benefits.

Q: What are the three stages of sexual reproduction that ascomycetes and basidiomycetes have in common?…

A: D. Plasmogamy, karyogamy and meiosis

Q: Phagocytic eukaryote Second phagocytic eukaryote Primary endosymbiosis Secondary endosymbiosis MAHA…

A: We are given an image showing endosymbiosis and we need to find out which eukaryote gives rise to…

Q: Elaborate the relationship between plant and mycorrhizal fungi with regard to nutrient uptakes.

A: The mycorrhiza depending on their colonization is divided into two groups- 1) Ectomycorrhiza and…

Q: Which group of protists are the most abundant marine autotrophs? dinoflagellates chlorarachniophytes…

A: Protists are unicelluler and mostly eukaryotes. Organisms in this catagory does not belong to plant,…

Q: The following groups of protists will be covered in lecture: Amoebazoa, Excavate-euglena,…

A: Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi. They…

Q: Mycorhizal fungi have some unique characteristics which are the result of the symbiotic interaction…

A: Mycorrhizal fungi are those fungi that form associations with roots of plant such that it is…

Q: Euglena  Describe the biology of the species, especially its mode of nutrition, reproduction, and…

A: Euglena is a single-celled freshwater organism with a flagellum. It is green in color. They belong…

Q: What are osprey and why is DDT harmful to them?

A: Pesticides and fertilisers are the major factors that cause soil pollution. It not just affect the…

Q: In which part of a crawling cell are lamellipodia found? The leading edge only Either the leading…

A: Answer- The leading edge only

Q: Select all the true statements about Euglena they can eat other organisms for food they do…

A: The organism Euglena belongs to the Kingdom Protista and is known as a weird organism exhibiting…

Parasitic infections

A parasite is an organism that lives in the body of another organism and obtains food at the expense of the host. There are two kinds of parasites they are internal and external. An internal parasite lives inside another organism and is known as endoparasite. An external parasite lives on the body surface of the host and is known as an ectoparasite.