Question

Match the physical characteristics of the organisms to their purpose.

Answer 1

The physical characteristics of the organisms matched to their purpose;

Cilia- thin, hairlike structures used for locomotion

Flagella- long, tail-like structure used for locomotion

Pseudopods- feetlike projections to capture a potential prey

Pilli- used to hold onto rocks

Cilia are thin hair-like protuberances found on the outer part of eukaryotic cells. Cilia are mainly used for locomotion, either of substances on the cell surface or of the cell itself. Protozoans that have cilia are called ciliates and they use the cilia for both locomotion and feeding.

Flagella are long tail like structure used by cells and microorganisms for locomotion. Flagella are found in eukaryotes, bacteria and archae. Cilia and flagella are similar in structure and function but flagella are usually singular and longer than cilia.

Answer 2

Cilia are thin hairlike structures, flagella are long tail like structures, pseudopods are feetlike projections, and pilli are used to hold onto rocks