Bacterial Classification and Protists Quick Check

Question

your teacher gives you an unknown protist to classify that is currently inactive. the protist appears to have long lash-like appendages protruding from cell surface. which kind of locomotion can we expect from this protist?

Answer 1

Based on your description, the unknown protist has long lash-like appendages, which are likely flagella. Organisms that possess flagella typically exhibit a type of locomotion known as "flagellar locomotion." This type of locomotion involves the flagella beating in a coordinated manner, allowing the protist to swim through its environment. Therefore, you can expect the protist to move using flagellar locomotion when it becomes active.