Protista (amoeba) Flashcards
1
Q
Amoeba
A
Microscopic unicellular organism.
Lives in freshwater.
Eukariotic
2
Q
What does the cytoplasm consist of?
A
The outer ectoplasm (firm)
The inner endoplasm (fluid)
3
Q
Cell membrane function
A
Retains cell contents
Allows for gas exchange.
4
Q
Nucleus function
A
Controls the cell.
5
Q
Pseudopodia function
A
Movement
Engulfing prey
6
Q
Food vacuoles function
A
Kill and digest prey.
7
Q
Contractile vacuole function
A
Eliminates water
Prevents cell from bursting.
