Life Functions
Are Euglena plant-like or animal-like?
plant-like
How does the Euglena exchange gas?
Direct Diffusion
What is #1?
pellicle
What is #3?
the eyespot
What is the function of the flagellum?
How do Euglena move?
Flagellum
How does the Euglena use phototaxis?
to move towards light by using the flagellum
What is #5?
resevoir
What is #11?
nucleolus
What is the function of the eyespot?
detects light
What is a unique feature the Euglena has for detection?
Eyespot (detects light)
How do Euglena reproduce?
Asexual reproduction/Binary fission
What is #2?
the contractile vacuole
What is #9?
cell membrane
What is the function of the chloroplasts?
trap sunlight to preform photosynthesis
What is a unique feature the Euglena has regarding solar energy?
Chloroplasts (capture solar energy)
How does the Euglena respond to stimuli?
The eyespot detects light/moves toward light to optimize photosynthesis
What is #4?
the flagellum
What is #8?
chloroplasts
What is the function of the pellicle?
helps the cell membrane keep its shape
How does the Euglena get energy?
Mixotroph: can photosynthesize (plant-like) and ingest food (animal-like)
Are Euglena unicellular or multicellular
unicellular
What is #10?
the nucleus
What number/organelle helps remove excess water?
#2/contractile vacuole
What is the function of the nucleus?
contains the cell's DNA, control activities in the cell