Protista (Amoeba) Chp22 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of amoeba
A
cell membrane, nucleus, contractile vacuole, cytoplasm (ectoplasm + endoplasm), food vacuole, fat droplet, pseudopodia
2
Q
Function of the cell membrane
A
keeps cell contents in place
3
Q
What is the function of the nucleus
A
controls the cell
4
Q
What is the function of food vacuoles
A
secrete acids and enzymes to kill and then digest the prey
5
Q
What is the function of the pseudopodia
A
extend in the direction amoeba wants to move, the cytoplasm moves into the pseudopodia causing cell to move, they also engulf prey
6
Q
What is the function of the contractile vacuole
A
collects water that enters the amoeba by osmosis, then it expands and touches the cell membrane and bursts to expel the water
