University:
Acadia University
Course:
BIOL 2663 | Marine Biology
Academic year:

2024
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194

Pages:

2
Author:

Nabila n.

Quiz- Haptophytes Name: Students 06/03/2025 1. Which of the following best describes Haptophytes? [✔️] A group of algae [ ] A family of fungi [ ] A class of protozoa [ ] A group of algae 2. What is a key feature of Haptophytes? [ ] Photosynthetic pigments [✔️] Calcium carbonate scales [ ] Silica cell walls [ ] Presence of flagella 3. How do Haptophytes contribute to marine ecosystems? [✔️] By producing oxygen [ ] By fixing nitrogen [ ] By forming coral reefs [ ] By decomposing organic matter 4. Which reproductive strategy is common in Haptophytes? [ ] Spore formation [✔️] Sexual reproduction [ ] Asexual reproduction [ ] Binary fission 1 5. In which era did Haptophytes first appear? [ ] Cenozoic [✔️] Mesozoic [ ] Paleozoic [ ] Precambrian 6. What ecological interaction are Haptophytes known for? [ ] Parasitism [ ] Competition [✔️] Mutualism [ ] Commensalism 7. How do Haptophytes affect the global carbon cycle? [ ] By producing carbon monoxide [ ] By releasing methane [✔️] By sequestering carbon dioxide [ ] By absorbing carbon monoxide 8. What is the significance of Haptophytes in experimental data analysis? [ ] They are used in genetic engineering [ ] They are irrelevant [ ] They are used as model organisms [✔️] They serve as bioindicators 2