Unicellular Organisms

Which of the following is NOT a cell structure used for locomotion by unicellular organisms?

• cell wall
• pseudopod
• flagellum
• cilium

Which best describes a single-celled organism?

• a small group of organisms
• an organism that is able to carry out all its life processes
• a small organism with a variety of parts
• an organism that relies on other organisms to survive

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Logan is comparing the characteristics of different types of organisms. Which best describes a difference between insects and bacteria?

• Insects are made of one cell, while bacteria are made of many cells.
• Insects require energy to perform life functions while bacteria do not.
• Bacteria are made of one cell, while insects are made of many cells.
• Bacteria require energy to perform life functions while insects do not.

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The word "pseudopodia" means:

• small cell
• false foot
• fake eye
• first animal

How do amoebas move?

• cilia
• psuedopod 
• flagella
• feet

What is the name for an organism that can produce its own food?

• heterotroph
• autotroph
• amoeba
• eukaryotic

What is the name of an organism that cannot produce its own food and must get it from another source?

• prokaryotic
• eukaryotic
• autotroph
• heterotroph

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Label A

• Pseudopodia

• Contractile Vacuole

• Food Vacuole

• Cell Membrane

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Label B

• Pseudopodia

• Contractile Vacuole

• Food Vacuole

• Cell Membrane

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Are euglena considered a heterotroph, autotroph, or decomposer?

• Autotrophic - meaning they can create their own food by using chloroplasts.
• Heterotrophic - meaning they have to go search for their food.
• Decomposer - meaning they eat off of dead, rotting matter.

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