Protists

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What is the primary mode of nutrition for an autotrophic protist?

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They perform photosynthesis.

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What is a green, single-celled organism that lives in spherical colonies?

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Volvox.

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How does Paramecium move?

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Using cilia.

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What is the flexible structure that holds a cell together and forms a boundary between the cell and its environment?

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Cell membrane.

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How does an Amoeba move?

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Using pseudopodia.

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What are the two main types of protists based on their mode of nutrition?

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Autotrophic and heterotrophic.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in autotrophic protists?

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They are the site of photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of cilia in protists?

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Cilia help in movement and feeding.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular protists?

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Unicellular protists consist of a single cell, while multicellular protists are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the function of pseudopodia in Amoeba?

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Pseudopodia are used for movement and capturing food.