5.2.3 - How do Organisms obtain their Nutrition?
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What is the main way single-celled organisms obtain food?
💡 Hint: Think about the examples we discussed!
What mechanism do Paramecium use to ingest food?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the Paramecium.
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How do single-celled organisms typically absorb food?
💡 Hint: Focus on the structure of single-celled organisms.
True or False: Paramecium and Amoeba both have the same feeding method.
💡 Hint: Think about their structural differences.
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Compare and contrast the feeding mechanisms of Amoeba and Paramecium. Discuss how their structures reflect their feeding strategies.
💡 Hint: Look back at what makes each method effective in their environments.
Given the role of nutrition in cellular processes, hypothesize how a change in the availability of certain nutrients might affect Amoeba and Paramecium differently.
💡 Hint: Consider their unique adaptations and feeding efficiency.
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