Protists basics flashcard

Front

Euglena move with ________________________.

Back

flagella

Front

The jelly-like fluid inside a cell that holds organelles (moves in amoeba to project the pseudopod).

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the name of the hair-like structures on a protist?

Back

Cilia

Front

Beating hairs that help a paramecium move.

Back

cilia

Front

Euglena uses _______ to move.

Back

flagella

Front

What is the function of cilia in protists?

Back

Cilia help in movement and feeding.

Front

What is a pseudopod?

Back

A temporary projection of a cell used for movement and feeding.

Front

Define protists.

Back

Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms.

Front

What is the role of cytoplasm in a cell?

Back

Cytoplasm holds organelles and is the site for many cellular processes.

Front

How do amoebas move?

Back

Amoebas move using pseudopods.