11 Questions
What is the process in which a eukaryote engulfs another cell leading to the formation of a symbiotic relationship?
Endosymbiosis
Which structure is responsible for the amoeboid motion seen in Amoeba?
Pseudopodia
What is the primary function of a flagellum in eukaryotic cells?
Facilitating movement
Which process involves the division of a cell's nucleus into two daughter nuclei with identical genetic material?
Mitosis
What is the term used to describe the ability of some eukaryotes to produce their own food through photosynthesis, supporting many ecosystems?
Primary producer
Why are protists considered a non-monophyletic group?
They do not share a common ancestor.
What role did endosymbiosis play in the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?
Led to their formation from prokaryotic ancestors.
What is the difference between haploid and diploid?
Haploid cells contain half the number of chromosomes compared to diploid cells.
What is meant by the statement, 'life cycles of eukaryotes are highly variable'?
The developmental stages vary greatly among different eukaryotic species.
Why might sex be adaptive for eukaryotes?
Sexual reproduction increases genetic variability.
What is primary endosymbiosis?
The engulfment of an autotrophic prokaryote by a heterotrophic eukaryote.
Prepare for Test 2 by studying chapters 27, 28, 29, 30-32, 49, 52, and Labs 2-5 covering topics such as protists, synapomorphies of eukaryotes, endosymbiosis, and ecological importance. Understand the significance of the PARE experiment and microscopy in relation to the course material.
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