Life and Physical Sciences Quiz

Which structure for movement is described as tail-like?

• cilia

• false fo

• flagellum

• pseudopod

Which organisms have chloroplasts?

• volvox and euglena

• amoeba and euglena

• paramecium and volvox

• euglena and paramecium

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Which protist contains chloroplasts and obtains energy through photosynthesis?

• amoeba

• euglena

• paramecium

• zooplankton

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Which life function is the oral grove most associated with in a single-celled organism?

• circulation

• digestion

• movement

• respiration

Which statement describes the function of the eye spot in a euglena?

• The eye spot assists in locating mates so the euglena can reproduce.

• The eye spot detects light so the euglena can perform photosynthesis.

• The eye spot identifies food sources so the euglena can move toward its food.

• The eye spot extracts energy from food so the euglena can obtain nourishment.

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Which trait do amoeba, euglena, paramecia, and volvox all have in common?

• They reproduce sexually.

• They all move using a flagella.

• They can be found in freshwater.

• They all create food through photosynthesis.

How are cilia most like flagella?

• They are both used to detect light.

• They are both used for movement.

• They are both used to attract mates.

• They are both used for extracting energy.

Which organelles collect extra water and expel it from paramecia?

• cilia

• mitochondria

• cell membranes

• contractile vacuoles

Which protist obtains energy through photosynthesis?

• amoeba

• bacterium

• paramecium

• volvox

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Which phrase best describes a euglena?

• bacteria-like protist

• animal-like protist

• fungi-like protist

• plant-like protist