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1
Q

Are protista eukaryotic?

A

Yes

2
Q

Give two examples of protista organism.

A
  • Amoeba

- Algae

3
Q

What is the cell membrane of the amoeba like?

A

It is semi- permeable

4
Q

How is the amoeba’s cytoplasm divided up?

A
  • Endoplasm

- Ectoplasm

5
Q

Describe endoplasm.

A
  • Fluid like

- Grainy appearence due ot the presence of food vacuoles

6
Q

Describe ectoplasm.

A

-Can become soft in places to allow the development of pseudopodia.

7
Q

What does the amoeba use its pseudopodia for?

A

To engulf its prey.

8
Q

How do amoeba reproduce?

A

-Asexually, binary fission