The structure that temporarily stores food in an amoeba is called the ____
a. heterotroph b. gullet*** c. vacuole d. autotroph
C C D A B D A
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Checked my notes. My answer is "c"
vacuole is the answer
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To find the answer to this question, we need to understand the concept of amoebas and their structure. An amoeba is a single-celled organism that belongs to the group of protists.
Amoebas have a unique way of obtaining and storing food. When they come across food particles, they capture them by extending their cell membrane around the particles and forming a temporary structure called a food vacuole. This food vacuole acts as a storage space for the ingested food particles.
Now, let's evaluate the given options:
a. Heterotroph: Heterotroph refers to an organism that obtains nutrition by consuming other organisms. While amoebas are heterotrophic, this option does not describe the specific structure involved in food storage.
b. Gullet: A gullet is a part of the digestive system in more complex organisms, such as humans. It is responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach and does not apply to amoebas.
c. Vacuole: A vacuole is a structure found in various types of cells, including amoebas. It can serve different functions, such as storing waste, water, or, in this case, temporarily storing food.
d. Autotroph: An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or other similar processes. This term does not relate to amoebas or their food storage.
Considering the explanations above, the correct answer is c. Vacuole.