Apologia Biology Module 3 Vocab And Necessary Terms

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pseudopod

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a temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food

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nucleus

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the region of a eukaryotic cell that conations the cell's main DNA

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vacuole

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a membrane-bound 'sac' within a cell

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ectoplasm

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the thin, watery cytoplasm found near the plasma membrane of some cells

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endoplasm

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the dense cytoplasm found in the interior of many cells

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flagellate

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a protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum

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pellicle

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a firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane

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chloroplast

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an organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis

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chlorophyll

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a pigment necessary for photosynthesis

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eyespot

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a light sensitive region in certain protozoa

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symbiosis

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a close relationship between 2 or more organisms of different species where at least one benefits

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mutualism

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a relationship between 2 or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association

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commensalism

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a relationship between 2 organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither benefitted or harmed

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parasitism

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a relationship between 2 organisms in which one is benefitted and the other is harmed

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cillia

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hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion

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spore

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a reproductive cell with a hard protective coating

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plankton

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tiny organisms that float in the water

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zooplankton

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tiny floating organisms that are either small animals or protozoa

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phytoplankton

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tiny floating photosynthetic organisms, primarily algae

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thallus

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the body of a plant-like organism that is not divided into leaves, roots, or stems

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cellulose

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a substance (made of sugars) that is common in the cell walls of many organisms

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holdfast

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a special structure used by an organism to anchor itself

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sessile colony

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a colony of organisms that uses holdfasts to hold itself to an object

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locomotion method: Phylum Sarcodina (Subkingdom Protozoa)

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Pseudopods

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locomotion method: Phylum Mastigophora (Subkingdom Protozoa)

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flagellum

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locomotion method: Phylum Sporozoa (Subkingdom protozoa)

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None

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locomotion method: Phylum Ciliophora (Subkingdom Protozoa)

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Cillia

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habitat: Phylum Chlorophyta (Subkingdom Algae)

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Fresh Water

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habitat: Phylum Chrysophyta (Subkingdom Algae)

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Marine and Fresh Water

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habitat: Phylum Pyrrophyta (Subkingdom Algae)

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Marine

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habitat: Phylum Phaeophyta (Subkingdom Algae)

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Cold marine waters

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habitat: Phylum Rhodophyta (Subkingdom Algae)

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Warm Marine Waters

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Organisms in Kingdom Protista are _________

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eukaryotic

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Describe a member of Phylum Sarcodina

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manuvers around using a pseudopod, looks a bit like a splatter of paint or oil. Has a distinct, membrane bound nucleus.

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Describe a member of Phylum Mastigophora

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manuvers around by way of a flagella, elliptical in shape, various organelles easily visible in the cell.

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Describe a member of Phylum Sprorzoa

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no method of locomotion, all are parasitic,

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Describe a member of Phylum Ciliophora

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As the name suggests, these manuver by way of cillia. They are elliptical in shape, and have 2 nuclei, which is unique to their subkingdom. These are quite easily visible

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Describe a member of Phylum Chlorophyta

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These are in subkingdom algae. They are organized in single cells, and are fairly symmetrical. They have a break in the middle.

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Describe a member of Phylum Chrysophyta

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A member of Subkingdom algae. They are organized primarily in groups of single cells, but some colonies. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The picture provided resembles chex mix.

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Describe a member of Phylum Pyrrophyta

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A member of subkingdom algae/ Is organized in single cells, with a cellulose or atypical cell wall. looks like a textured sphere with two ring-like structures around the middle.

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Describe a member of Phylum Phaeophyta

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A member of subkingdom Algae, found in colonies of multiple cellsresembles underwater palm trees

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Describe a member of Phylum Rhodophyta

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A member of subkingdom algae. Found in groups of multiple cells. red-brown in color, wrinkly, looks like crunched up lace

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describe the function of: a Food Vacuole

and name a phylum in which it is found

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holds and stores food while being digested. Found in Phylum Sarcodina

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describe the function of:Contractile Vacuole

and name the phylum in which it is found

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regulates amount of water in cell. Sarcodina

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describe the function of: flagellum

and name the phylum in which it is found

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a sort of outboard motoe to help some organisms move. Mastigophora

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describe the function of: pellicle

and name the phylum in which it is found

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a firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane. Mastigophora

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describe the function of: chloroplast

and name the phylum in which it is found

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an organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis. Mastigophora

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describe the function of: eyespot

and name the phylum in which it is found

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a light sensitive area on certain organisms. Mastigophora

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describe the function of: cillia

and name the phylum in which they are found

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used by some organisms for locomotion. Ciliophora.

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describe the function of: Nucleus

and name the phylum in which it is found

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The 'brain' or control center, contains the DNA. Ciliophora (these have 2!), Mastigophora...

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describe the function of: Oral groove

and name the phylum in which it is found

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it takes in food and becomes a food vacuole when full. Ciliophora.