REVIEW: Test #4, Single Celled Organisms

Front

What is the primary function of an amoeba’s pseudopods?

Back

To move toward food.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What parts of a volvox are directly responsible for its movement?

Back

Flagella.

Front

What organism has cilia and is often observed under a microscope?

Back

A paramecium.

Front

What structure is identified as the flagellum in unicellular protists?

Back

A whip-like structure used for movement.

Front

How does a paramecium obtain food?

Back

Through an oral groove.

Front

How does an amoeba obtain food?

Back

By using pseudopods.

Front

What is the main difference between the feeding mechanisms of paramecium and amoeba?

Back

Paramecium uses an oral groove, while amoeba uses pseudopods.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What type of organism is a volvox?

Back

A colonial green algae.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Front

What is the role of cilia in paramecium?

Back

To aid in movement and feeding.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the significance of pseudopods in amoebas?

Back

They allow for movement and the engulfing of food.