Why Would All Protozoa Be Expected to Require Large Amounts

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why would all protozoa be expected to require large amounts of water in their habitats?

• A)They require water to avoid dehydration and death.Without being in water,they would quickly dehydrate (due to their small size)and die.
• B)They require water to help them during photosynthesis by providing an electron source.
• C)They require water to move around in to seek food particles.Without water,they would be unable to move at all.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for cellular respiration in aerobic organisms and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Surfactant

A substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, aiding in processes such as lung function and cleaning.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place, oxygen enters the blood, and carbon dioxide is removed.

Bicarbonate Ions

The bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's pH balance, particularly in the buffering of blood plasma.