Protists

Protists are.....

• single-celled organisms

• live in moist or wet surroundings

• plant-like, animal-like

• all of these

What does amoeba use for locomotion?

• cilia

• flagellum

• pseudopods

• feet

Which basic function of life is demonstrated by a single-celled organism using cilia, flagella, or pseudopodia?

• growth

• movement

• homeostasis

• respond to stimuli

Which statement describes all protists?

• They have nuclei.

• They are multicellular.

• They are unable to move on their own.

• They can be seen with the unaided eye.

Which organism is this?

• a volvox, because it has cilia

• a euglena, because it has cilia

• an amoeba, because it has cilia

• a paramecium, because it has cilia

Which cellular structures are used by protozoans to monitor light quality for photosynthesis?

• cilia

• eyespots

• pseudopods

• contractile vacuoles

Which structure is an adaptation for movement?

• Structure A

• Structure B

• Structure C

• Structure D

• Structure E

Identify the contractile vacuole.

• Structure 1

• Structure 3

• Structure 4

• Structure 5

• Structure 6

Which of the following is true of ALL protists?

• unicellular
• eukaryotic
• prokaryotic
• heterotrophic

What type of protists exhibit positive phototaxis?

• autotrophic
• heterotrophic
• decomposers
• parasites