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What is the stiff outer membrane in euglena and paramecium called?
Haha, you must be working on the protist crossword, the answer is pellicle.
What is a pellicle in microbiology?
A pellicle in microbiology refers to a thin film or layer that forms on the surface of a liquid culture, typically composed of microbial cells and extracellular polymeric substances. This structure is commonly observed in biofilms formed by bacteria and fungi in different environments, providing protection and allowing for interactions with the surrounding environment.
What causes pellicle formation on a broth?
It is caused by the bacteria dying, because it ran out of oxygen. The bacteria that formed a pellicle would be considered a oligate aerobe or strict aerobe, because it can only survive in the presence of oxygen.
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible this organism can?
Because the Euglena's pellicle is flexible, this organism can change its shape and move in a characteristic spiral motion by contracting and expanding its body. This flexibility also allows Euglena to move towards light sources for photosynthesis and away from harmful stimuli.
What is the funnel like depression on the pellicle called?
The funnel-like depression on the pellicle of some cells is called a cytostome. It is an opening that allows the cell to take in nutrients or expel waste.
What is the stiff outer membrane in euglena and paramecium called?
Haha, you must be working on the protist crossword, the answer is pellicle.
What is the boring organ of earthworm?
Prostomium
What is the function of pellicle?
the pellicle is a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
What is the purpose of a pellicle?
A pellicle is the layer of support in a cell membrane. It is the protection of the cell and the casing in which it is held.
Why zooflagellates and euglena classified differently?
The Euglena's pellicle is stiff whereas the zooflagellates' pellicle is flexible.
How do you remove dental pellicle?
Dental pellicle can be removed by abrasion involving extensive polishing which can only be performed by a dentist. Dental pellicle is the protein film which forms on the enamel surface.
What semirigid structure give many protist their nearly constant shap?
Many protists possess a semirigid structure called the pellicle, which helps maintain their shape. The pellicle is composed of a plasma membrane and underlying supportive layers, often made of proteins or other materials. This structure allows protists to maintain a relatively constant shape while still providing some flexibility for movement and adaptation to their environment.
What is the name of the membrane that covers a euglena?
The membrane that covers a euglena is called a pellicle. It is a flexible outer covering that helps maintain the euglena's shape and allows it to move in a characteristic spiraling motion.
The pellicle is not?
elastic protein (maison.e)
What is the outer layer of the organism paramecium?
pellicle
Is a paramecium a vertebrate or invertebrate?
No, paramecium has pellicle
Is malaria a protist?
Malaria is a protist
