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Protozoan Diversity
Protozoa cont.
| Protozoa cont. | Protozoa cont. |
|---|---|
| macronucleus | contains multiple copies of DNA and is responsible for meatbolic and developmental functions |
| micronucleus | participates in the exchange of genetic material between individuals during conjugation |
| Asexual reproduction occurs in ciliates occurs by.... | binary fission |
| Only the ____ divides by mitosis. | micronucleus |
| How does binary fission happen in ciliates? | The micronucleus elongates nad splits in half. ONe of the two halves goes to each new cell. |
| Sexual reproduction occurs in ciliates by the process of ___ | conjugation |
| Conjugation is a form of sexual reporduction in which ___ material is exchanged by two mating organisms | genetic |