Module#3 Kingdom Protista Flashcards
The region of eukaryotic cell that contains the cells main DNA
Nucleus
A temporary foot like extension of a cell used for locomotion or engulfing food
Pseudopod
An membrane bounded “sac” within cell
Vacuole
The thin watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells
Ectoplasm
The dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells
Endoplasm
A protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum
Flagellate
A firm flexible coating that the plasma membrane
Pellicle
An organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis
Chloroplast
A pigment necessary for photosynthesis
Chlorophyll
A light sensitive region in certain Protozoa
Eyespot
A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits
Symbiosis
A relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefits from the association
Mutualism
A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited
Commensalism
A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed
Parasitism
Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion
Cilia