Protist Review

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What is an algae bloom commonly known as?

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Red tide.

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What organism causes a brain-eating disease?

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Naegleria fowleri.

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Which protist can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic?

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Euglena.

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What are diatoms?

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A type of protist characterized by their silica cell walls.

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What organism causes potato blight?

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Oomycetes.

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What is the primary characteristic of protists?

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They are mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms.

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What role do phytoplankton play in aquatic ecosystems?

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They are primary producers that perform photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

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Autotrophic organisms produce their own food, while heterotrophic organisms consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the significance of red tide events?

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They can produce toxins that harm marine life and humans.

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What are the main types of protists?

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Protozoa, algae, and slime molds.