Protists Flashcardizz 2022

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular, and are not classified as animals, plants, or fungi.

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What characteristic do all protists have in common?

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All protists are unicellular organisms.

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How do volvox and amoeba obtain their food?

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Volvox makes its own food through photosynthesis, while amoeba hunts and takes food from the environment.

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How does a paramecium obtain its food?

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A paramecium uses its cilia to sweep food into its oral groove.

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Which organelle is NOT used for movement in protists?

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Golgi apparatus.

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What is the function of cilia in protists?

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Cilia are hair-like structures that help protists move and sweep food into their mouths.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some protists use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of pseudopods in amoeba?

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Pseudopods are temporary projections of the cell that help amoeba move and capture food.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic protists?

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Autotrophic protists make their own food through photosynthesis, while heterotrophic protists obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is a colony in the context of protists?

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A colony is a group of protists that live together, often functioning as a single organism.