Single Cell Organisms: Amoeba and Paramecium

The video introduces single-cell organisms, focusing on amoeba and paramecium. Amoebas are blob-shaped and move using pseudopods, found in various water bodies. Paramecia move rapidly using cilia and have vacuoles for storing food and expelling water. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more educational content.

What classification do both amoeba and paramecium fall under?

• Bacteria

• Protists

• Fungi

• Plants

Which of the following best describes the shape of an amoeba?

• Spherical

• Rectangular

• Blob-like

• Star-shaped

Where can amoebas typically be found?

• Deserts

• Freshwater and saltwater environments

• Mountains

• Forests

How does an amoeba move?

• Using cilia

• Using fins

• Using flagella

• Using pseudopods

What structure does a paramecium use for movement?

• Flagella

• Wings

• Cilia

• Pseudopods

What is the function of vacuoles in a paramecium?

• To help in movement

• To store food and expel water

• To produce energy

• To capture light