Protists & Organelles

Front

What is a green single-celled aquatic organism that forms spherical colonies and is propelled by flagellum?

Back

Volvox

Front

What is the cell organelle that contains genetic material and directs the activity of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is a single-celled animal that moves via cytoplasmic streaming and surrounds and engulfs its prey using pseudopods?

Back

Amoeba

Front

What is the gelatin-like substance inside the cell membrane that contains water, chemicals, and cell parts?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What structure supports and protects the cell membrane in plants, algae, fungi, and many bacteria?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To contain genetic material and regulate cell activities.

Front

What are the main components of cytoplasm?

Back

Water, chemicals, and cell organelles.

Front

How do amoebas move and capture their prey?

Back

They use pseudopods to surround and engulf their prey.

Front

What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

To provide support and protection to the cell.

Front

What type of organism is Volvox classified as?

Back

A green algae.