Exploring About Microorganism and Their Formation Flashcards

The flashcards below designed to help you when you are exploring microorganism and their formation. Microbes come in different types, some helpful in life, while others are incredibly harmful. Not all organisms have the same structure, so to help you prepare for the test, you will need to understand all these flashcards. Do give them a try!

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Pseudopod
A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell, used for locomotion or engulfing food.
Nucleus
The region of a eukaryotic cell that contains the cell's main DNA.
Vacuole
A membrane-bound "sac" within a cell.
Ectoplasm
The thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells.
Endoplasm
The dense cytoplasm, found in the interior of many cells
Flagellate
A protozoan that propels itself with a flagellum.
Pellicle
A firm, flexible coating outside the plasma membrane.
Chloroplast
An organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll
A pigment necessary for photosynthesis.
Eyespot
A light-sensitive region in certain protozoa.
Symbiosis
A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits.
Mutualism
A relationship between two or more organisms of different species where all benefit from the association.
Commensalism
A relationship between two organisms of different species where on benefits and and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.
Parasitism
A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed.
Cilia
Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion.