Chapter 28 Flashcards
How does the endosymbiotic theory say plastids and mitochondria came around?
Engulfed aerobic and photosynthetic bacteria became functioning organelles
What are the 4 supergroups of eukaryotic cells?
SAR, Excavata, Archaeplastida, Unikonts
What are the 3 domains of life?
Eukarya, bacteria, archae
Do eukarya have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles?
Yes
What does the cytoskeleton do?
Lets eukarya have irregular forms and change shape as they feed, move, and grow
What are protists?
Eukaryotes that aren’t plants, animals, or fungi
What group used to be a kingdom?
Protists
What are most eukaryotic lineages?
Protists
Are most protists unicellular or multicellular?
Unicellular organisms
What are photoautotrophs?
Autotrophs that gain energy from light
What are mixotrophs?
Organisms that can use several different feeding strategies
How do protists reproduce?
Asexually
How did excavates get their name?
Some have an excavated feeding groove
What are some traits of excavates?
Modified mitochondria or unique flagella
What are some traits of diplomonads?
Reduced mitochondria