Single Celled Organisms

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Unicellular means...

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having one cell

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Which unicellular organism moves by flagella & is known for its eye spot?

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euglena

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Euglena and Volvox move using _____

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flagella

Front

What is a flagella?

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tail-like whip

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Which unicellular organism moves by cytoplasmic streaming & surrounds & engulfs its food with pseudopods?

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amoeba

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What is a pseudopod?

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A temporary arm-like projection used by some unicellular organisms for movement and feeding.

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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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Name a characteristic of amoeba.

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Amoeba can change shape and move using pseudopods.

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What is cilia?

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Short hair-like structures that help in movement and feeding in some unicellular organisms.

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What is the function of the eye spot in euglena?

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It helps euglena detect light, which is important for photosynthesis.