Question

1. fingerlike extensions of the amebas cytoplasm are called
2. what disease is caused by the ameba?
3. to what kingdom does the ameba belong?
4. how are protozoans classified?
5. the word \ameba\ means
6. the process of engulfing food particles is called
7. is an ameba considered a plant - like protist or an animal - like protist?

Explanation:

1. Pseudopods are the finger - like extensions of an ameba's cytoplasm.
2. Amebic dysentery is a disease caused by some amebas.
3. Amebas belong to the Kingdom Protista.
4. Protozoans are classified based on their mode of locomotion (e.g., pseudopods, cilia, flagella).
5. The word "ameba" means change.
6. The process of engulfing food particles is called phagocytosis.
7. An ameba is considered an animal - like protist as it lacks chloroplasts and obtains food by ingestion.

Answer:

1. Pseudopods
2. Amebic dysentery
3. Protista
4. Based on mode of locomotion
5. Change
6. Phagocytosis
7. Animal - like protist