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Apologia Biology Module 3
Question | Answer |
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What are the two main groups that Kingdom Protista is divided into? | Subkingdoms Protozoa and Algae |
What are the four major phyla in subkingdom Protozoa? | Phyla Mastigophora, Sarcodina, Ciliophora, and Sporozoa. |
What are the five major phyla in subkingdom Algae? | Phyla Chlorophyta, Chrysophyta, Pyrrophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta. |
What are Pseudopods? | A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion, or engulfing food. |
What is a Nucleus? | The region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's main DNA. |
What is a Vacuole? | A membrane-bounded "sac" within a cell. |
What is Ectoplasm? | The thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells. |
What is Endoplasm? | The dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells. |
What is a Flagellate? | A protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum. |
What is Pellicle? | A firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane. |
What is a Chloroplast? | An organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis. |
What is a Chlorophyll? | A pigment necessary for photosynthesis. |
What is the Eyespot? | A light-sensitive region in certain protozoa. |
Do euglenas reproduce asexually or sexually? | Asexually. |
What is Symbiosis? | A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits. |
What is Mutualism? | A relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association. |
What is Commensalism? | A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited. |
What is Parasitism? | A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed. |
What are Cilia? | Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion. |
What is a Spore? | A reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating. |
What are Plankton? | Tiny organisms that float in the water. |
What are Zooplankton? | Tiny, floating organisms that are either small animals or protozoa. |
What is the Thallus? | The body of a plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems. |
What is Cellulose? | A substance (made of sugars) that is common in the cell walls of many organisms. |
What are Phytoplankton? | Tiny, floating photosynthetic organisms, primarily algae. |
What are Holdfasts? | Special structures used by an organism to anchor itself. |
What is a Sessile colony? | A colony that uses holdfasts to anchor itself to an object. |