Pellicle: A thin, flexible membrane that supports the plasma membrane and helps them to change shape
Plasma Membrane: The selectively permeable membrane that protects the inner content of the cell from the outside environment
Cytoplasm: A jelly-like substance distributed throughout the cell that contains all the cell organelles
Chloroplast: Contains the green pigment chlorophyll that helps them to produce food using sunlight by photosynthesis
Nucleus: A membrane-bound organelle that contains the genetic material, DNA. It also contains a distinct nucleolus that contains RNA and helps the cell to synthesize proteins
Mitochondria: The energy-producing organelle that forms ATP. All cellular activities such as movement and reproduction are performed using the mitochondrial energy source
Ribosomes: Consists of RNA and proteins, and are responsible for producing all cellular proteins
Golgi Apparatus: Manufactures, stores, and transports large molecules such as carbohydrates and proteins within the cell
Endoplasmic Reticulum: The extensive network of membranes that helps to package and transport proteins to different organelles. It is of two types: rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) – containing ribosomes attached to it; and smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) – devoid of ribosomes
Lysosomes: Small membrane-bound organelles filled with hydrolytic enzymes that break down large molecules such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Contractile Vacuole: It maintains the water and salt balance within the cell
Reservoir: The inward pocket present near the base of the flagella where contractile vacuole dispels excess water
Flagellum: A long whip-like structure attached externally to the cell body that helps in cell movement. An amoeba contains two flagella, a short one that does not protrude out of the cell, and a long one that helps in swimming
Eyespot: A region that is highly colored and contains red-colored carotenoid pigments that help in the detection of light. It is sometimes called a stigma
Photoreceptor: Also known as the paraflagellar body, it is the light-sensitive region located near the flagellum that helps to detect light. It also helps in their movement towards and away from light stimuli, a process known as phototaxis
Paramylon: They are stored starch-like carbohydrate granules composed of glucose produced during photosynthesis. Paramylon enables the organism to survive in low-light conditions when photosynthesis is not possible by acting as the food reserve for the cell. When the paramylon is enclosed in a sheath of polysaccharide, it is called the paramylon sheath of pyrenoid.
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