NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The protists shown can be found in habitats such as: roadside puddles, park duck ponds, aquariums, birdbaths and in the gut of termites.

Detailed explanation-2: -What might happen if a protist was missing its flagellum? It wouldn’t be able to digest food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Downy mildew is a type of oomycetes or water mold. Once considered a fungal disease, it is now classified in the family Peronosporaceae. There are thousands of different types of water molds, most of which are called downy mildew. Most specialize in a particular species or a group of plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Especially in protozoa (single-celled eukaryotic organisms), vacuoles are essential cytoplasmic organs (organelles), performing functions such as storage, ingestion, digestion, excretion, and expulsion of excess water.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food). Chloroplasts within the euglena trap sunlight that is used for photosynthesis and can be seen as several rod-like structures throughout the cell. Color and label the chloroplasts green.