Protists

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a eukaryotic organism that is NOT an animal, plant, or fungus.

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What are the two main ways protists obtain energy?

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Protists can be heterotrophs (organisms that obtain food by consuming other organisms) and autotrophs (organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis).

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What is the primary mode of movement for amoeboid protists?

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Amoeboid protists primarily move using pseudopods.

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What is the function of cilia in protists?

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Cilia are short, hairlike structures that help protists move and feed.

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What cell structure is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondrion.

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What distinguishes protists from other eukaryotic organisms?

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Protists are distinguished from other eukaryotic organisms by not being classified as animals, plants, or fungi.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in autotrophic protists?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that allow autotrophic protists to perform photosynthesis.

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How do heterotrophic protists obtain their nutrients?

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Heterotrophic protists obtain their nutrients by consuming organic matter or other organisms.

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What is the significance of protists in ecosystems?

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Protists play crucial roles in ecosystems as primary producers, decomposers, and as part of the food web.

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Can protists reproduce sexually and asexually?

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Yes, many protists can reproduce both sexually and asexually.