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1 Unicellular organisms

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3 Unicellular (single cell)- composed of only one cell.
Define Unicellular Unicellular (single cell)- composed of only one cell.

4 Protista are single-celled. Unicellular Protista are eukaryotes.
What are Protista? Protista are single-celled. Unicellular Protista are eukaryotes. Their cell does have a nucleus.

5 How do unicellular organisms obtain and use energy?
Autotrophs- create or produce food Use sun’s energy to make food through photosynthesis Contain chloroplasts (where photosynthesis takes place)

6 How do unicellular organisms obtain and use energy?
Mobile Heterotrophs- Can Move Use flagella or pseudopods to move Catch food or decompose organisms

7 How do unicellular organisms obtain and use energy?
Immobile Heterotrophs- Cannot Move Decompose organisms

8 How do unicellular organisms move?
Cilia –tiny hairs that move back and forth Flagella- A hair-like organelle used by cells for movement; whipping motion Pseudopods- False Feet


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