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Chapter 2 Lesson 3
Science Terms
Question | Answer |
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Protist | A eukaryotic organism that cannot be classified as an animal , plant, or fungus. |
Protozoan | A unicellular, animal-like protist. |
Pseudopod | A "false foot" or temporary bulge of cytoplasm used for feeding and movement in some protozoans. |
Contractile Vacuole | The cell structure that collects extra water from the cytoplasm and then expels it from the cell. |
Cilia | Tiny hairlike projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner. |
Algae | Plant-like protists. |
Pigment | A colored chemical compound that absorbs light. Or a colored substance used to color other materials. |
Spore | In bacteria, protists, and fungi, a thick-walled, tiny cell capable of surviving unfavorable conditions and then growing into a new organism. |
What are the categories of Protists? | Animal-like protists, Plant-like protists, and Fungus-like protists. |
Animal-Like Protists | Heterotrophs, unicellular, can move to get food, referred to as protozoans. |
What are the four types of protozoans? | Cilia, Parasites,Flagellates, Sarcodines(pseudopods. |
What are the five types of algae? | Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates, Diatoms, Red Algae, and Brown Algae. |
What are the three types of fungus? | Slime-molds, water-molds, and downy-mildews. |
Plant-Like Protists | Autotrophs, can be unicellular or multicellular, and use pigments to capture the sun’s energy. |
Fungus-Like Protists | Heterotrophs, have cell walls, and use spores to reproduce. |