Asked by Chandler Crouch on Jun 02, 2024
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Amoebozoans are heterotrophic protists with cells that lack ____; therefore, they can constantly change shape.
A) cell junctions
B) a cytoskeleton
C) a cell membrane
D) a cell wall or pellicle
E) pseudopods
Amoebozoans
A group of protozoans, including amoebas, characterized by their ability to change shape through the extension and retraction of pseudopodia.
Heterotrophic Protists
Protists that obtain their nutrition by consuming organic compounds, contrasting with those that produce their own food through photosynthesis.
Cell Wall
Rigid but permeable layer of extracellular matrix that surrounds the plasma membrane of some cells.
- Comprehend the fundamental architecture and role of protist cells.
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Logan MichalsJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Amoebozoans lack a cell wall or pellicle, which allows their cells to constantly change shape. This characteristic is key to their movement and feeding mechanism, as they can extend and retract pseudopods to move and engulf food particles.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamental architecture and role of protist cells.