Multiple Choice
Complete the sentence: All protists ____________.
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27. Protists
Introduction to Protists
Multiple Choice
Which of the following are methods of locomotion that can be observed among protozoa?
A
Flagella
B
Pseudopodia
C
Cilia
D
Sessile
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Understand that protozoa are a diverse group of single-celled eukaryotic organisms, many of which are capable of movement.
Identify the different structures used by protozoa for locomotion: flagella, pseudopodia, and cilia.
Flagella are long, whip-like structures that propel the organism through a liquid environment. They move in a wave-like motion.
Pseudopodia are temporary, foot-like extensions of the cell membrane and cytoplasm that allow the organism to move by a crawling motion. This is often seen in amoebas.
Cilia are short, hair-like structures that cover the surface of some protozoa. They beat in coordinated waves, allowing the organism to swim.
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