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Webcytology was created for ThinkQuest 1999.
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Euglenas

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Chapter Seven: The Classification of Unicellular Organisms


Question 1
 Unlike most algae, when there is not enough light to drive photosynthesis, euglenas can
   1.  obtain nutrients from the environment like a heterotroph
2.  produce their own light
3.  survive off of stored nutrients for several weeks
4.  become completely dormant until conditions improve
 

Question 2
 The light-sensitive structure in a euglena is called the
   1.  stroma
2.  stigma
3.  basal body
4.  pellicle
 

Question 3
 The form of starch which euglenas use to store food is called
   1.  paramylum
2.  phylum
3.  pseudopod
4.  pectin
 

Question 4
 The organelles which euglenas use to store their food are called
   1.  basal bodies
2.  chloroplasts
3.  mitochondria
4.  pyrenoid bodies
 

Question 5
 The pellicle is a structure which is
   1.  sensitive to light
2.  used for locomotion
3.  used to store food
4.  used to digest food particles
 


 
 

ThinkQuest Team #27819 - 27819@for.net
Team: Andrew Kallem, Josh Tauberer
Coaches: Ms. Acerra, Mr. Kwitkin