Dr. Mehini discovered an organism while using a light compound microscope in his Biology Lab at the University of Central Florida. He immediately observed the organism being propelled around the field of view. Which of the following best describes the source of the movement?

Question

Jorge

Biology

7 July, 23:19

Dr. Mehini discovered an organism while using a light compound microscope in his Biology Lab at the University of Central Florida. He immediately observed the organism being propelled around the field of view. Which of the following best describes the source of the movement?

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Ibrahim Hayes · Answer 1

the organism was moving using flagella.

Explanation:

Flagella is a locomotory structure that is found in most protozoan. The organisms for kingdom proctista dwell in ponds and streams. Under a light-compouund microscope, they can be observed to be moving.

In addition, there are other locomotory structures including cilia for Paramecium, pseudopodia for Amoeba, flagellum for Euglena and undulating membrane for Trypanosome.