When a Slime Mold Spore Germinates, the Active Cell That

question 59

Multiple Choice

When a slime mold spore germinates, the active cell that emerges is known as either a myxamoeba or a ________.

• A) myxospore
• B) swarm cell
• C) amoebospore
• D) pseudoplasmodium
• E) zoospore

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for most life on Earth, involved in cellular respiration and acting as a critical component of the air.

Atomic Mass

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom; expressed in atomic mass units or daltons.

Chlorine Atom

A chemical element with symbol Cl and atomic number 17, known for its roles in various chemical reactions and compounds.

Neutrons

Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass but not its charge.