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) Responses The appendages of this protist will move in a sweeping motion like oars to actively propel 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 will move back and forth like a wagging tail to actively propel the protist forward. The appendages of this protist will move back and forth like a wagging tail to actively propel the protist forward. 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 dragging motion that actively pulls the protist forward. The appendages of this protist are not functional, and the protist moves passively via environmental forces.

Answer 1

Based on your description of the protist having long lash-like appendages, it is likely that these appendages are similar to flagella. In many protists, flagella move in a whip-like or back-and-forth motion to propel the organism forward. Therefore, the most appropriate response would be:

The appendages of this protist will move back and forth like a wagging tail to actively propel the protist forward.