How does amoeba move actin filaments?
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How does amoeba move actin filaments?
Movement in Amoeba:
Amoeba is a unicellular, eukaryotic, microscopic protozoan organism classified in the category of protists. Amoeba moves with the help of false feet or pseudopodia that emerge through the cell membrane and help in catching food.
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View this answerIn amoeba, movement occurs through the formation of pseudopodia which pulls the amoeba forward. This movement happens with the help of the assembly...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 8Ameboid movement is exclusive to living things that have no shape, and which can actually change their shape, namely cells and unicellular organisms. Learn about specific aspects of ameboid movements, such as pseudopodia and cytoplasmic flow, and discover the role of plasmagel and plasmasol in amoeboid movement.