Protists - Flashcard #1

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What type of organism is a slime mold classified as?

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Fungus-like

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What type of nutrition is characteristic of all algae?

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Autotrophic

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What term is used to describe organisms that are not classified as plants, animals, fungi, or prokaryotes?

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Protist

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What organelle is formed when larger nonphotosynthetic prokaryotic cells engulf smaller photosynthetic prokaryotic cells?

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Chloroplast

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How are algae primarily classified into different groups?

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By color

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What is the primary role of chloroplasts in protists?

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Photosynthesis

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What are the three main categories of protists based on their characteristics?

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Plant-like, animal-like, and fungus-like

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What is the significance of autotrophic nutrition in algae?

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It allows algae to produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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Can protists be unicellular or multicellular?

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Yes, protists can be both unicellular and multicellular.

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What is the ecological role of slime molds in their environment?

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They decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.