Asked by Jessica Rowzie on May 20, 2024
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Which protist is responsible for late blight of potatoes, the cause of the Irish potato famine in the mid-19th century?
A) Phytophthora
B) Myxomycota
C) Macrocystis
D) Physarum
E) Giardia
Protist
Any member of a group of diverse eukaryotic, mostly unicellular organisms, including algae, amoebas, and many others.
Late Blight
A serious disease of potatoes and tomatoes caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans, leading to significant crop loss.
Phytophthora
A genus of plant-damaging oomycetes, commonly referred to as water molds, responsible for a range of plant diseases.
- Digest the attributes and classifying approaches of various protists.
- Discern the roles in ecosystems and the economic influences of protists.
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Learning Objectives
- Digest the attributes and classifying approaches of various protists.
- Discern the roles in ecosystems and the economic influences of protists.
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