Asked by Meghan Green on May 12, 2024
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Which specialized structure is not correctly paired with its actual function?
A) gullet-ingestion
B) cilia-food gathering
C) contractile vacuole-digestion
D) cilia-locomotion
E) micronucleus-sexual reproduction
Contractile Vacuole
In freshwater protists, an organelle that collects and expels excess water.
Cilia
Microscopic hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many animal cells, involved in movement and sensory processes.
Micronucleus
A small nucleus that forms whenever a cell undergoes nucleus division, often seen in certain protozoans.
- Gain an understanding of the rudimentary framework and duty of protist cells.
Verified Answer
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Kayla WilliamsMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The contractile vacuole is responsible for osmoregulation, not digestion.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the rudimentary framework and duty of protist cells.