NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM PROTISTA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thin and watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane
A
endoplasm
B
ectoplasm
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The outer layer of the cytoplasm is known as ectoplasm. It is more viscous and the clear layer of the cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ectoplasm: Entamoeba histolytica ectoplasm has a thin, transparent, and rigid contractile portion of the cytoplasm. So, the correct answer is “Option B”. Note: The Causative agent for Amoebiasis is Entamoeba histolytica which is transmitted by water and food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: The endoplasm generally refers to the inner and dense part of the cytoplasm of the cell, whereas the ectoplasm is the outer layer of the cytoplasm and is typically watery and immediately adjacent to the plasma membrane. The ectoplasm is adjacent to the plasma membrane.

Detailed explanation-4: -The portion of the cytoplasm surrounding organelles is called cytosol, which is the liquid part of the cytoplasm. It is composed of about 80 percent water and also contains dissolved salts, fatty acids, sugars, amino acids, and proteins such as enzymes.

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