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SOS Science 501: Cells
Cells: Protozoa
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5th Grade
01/28/2010

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Term
protozoan
Definition
one-celled organism that contain a nucleus
Term
reproduce
Definition
make or create a new. the way cells produce new cells like themselves
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unicellular
Definition
one-celled
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examples of protozoa
Definition
algae
paramecium
amoeba
euglena
some bacteria
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four major functions performed by protozoa
Definition
swim
sense light
reproduce
get food
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euglena
Definition
-can be plantlike or animalike
-can obtain its food by absorption of other living matter or by photosynthesis. it contains chlorophyll and can make its own food just like a plant
- has a long whip-like tail call a flagellum that helps it move
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amoeba
Definition
- irregular shape
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paramecium
Definition
has small hairs called cilia that extend from the membrane which enable it to move
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flagellum
Definition
- whip-like tail
- amoeba
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