Question

1. Your teacher gives you an unknown protist to classify that is currently inactive. The
protist appears to have long lash-like appendages protruding from its cell surface.
Which kind of locomotion can we expect from this protist? (1 point)
The appendages of this protist will move in a dragging motion that actively pulls the
protist forward.
The appendages of this protist will move in a sweeping motion like oars to actively propel
the protist forward.
The appendages of this protist are not functional. and the protist moves passively via
environmental forces.
The appendages of this protist will move back and forth like a wagging tail to actively
propel the protist forward

Answer 1

The appendages will move in a sweeping motion like oars to actively propel the protist forward.

Reason: "Lash-like" describes cilia, which beat with coordinated power and recovery strokes (oar‑like) to move the cell.