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Gathering Food
Reproduction
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How many nuclei do paramecium have and what are there names?
2 Nuclei. Larger one named Macronucleus Smaller one named Micronucleus
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What 3 micro-organisms do Paramecium feed on?
Paramecium feeds on bacteria, algae, and yeasts.
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How does a paramecium reproduce?
Paramecium reproduces in 2 ways 1) Asexually through binary fission (which is more common) 2) Sexually through conjugation
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What shape is the perimeter of the Paramecium body?
Oval shaped micro-organism, rounded at front top and pointed back at bottom.
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What function gathers food for Paramecium?
The Cilia sweeps prey organisms along with some water through the oral grooves and into the mouth opening.
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During asexual reproduction, which nuclei undergo's mitosis?
Micronuclei undergo's mitosis while Macronuclei splits by a type of amitosis.
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With what function does the paramecium move?
They move with "cilia" which are hairlike organelles that act as tiny oars to move Paramecium in one direction.
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What function forms food vacuoles in the Paramecium?
The gullet forms food Vacuoles.
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How many times can Paramecium reproduce asexually in one day?
Paramecium can reproduce asexually two to three times a day.