Six Kingdoms

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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1. Animalia 2. Plantae 3. Fungi 4. Protista 5. Archaea 6. Bacteria

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What is the defining characteristic of the kingdom Fungi?

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Organisms in the kingdom Fungi are primarily decomposers that feed on dead or decaying organic matter.

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What type of cells do eukaryotes have?

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Eukaryotes have cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Which kingdom do humans belong to?

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Humans belong to the kingdom Animalia.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What are the two kingdoms that consist entirely of multicellular organisms?

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Animalia and Plantae.

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What is the primary role of organisms in the kingdom Plantae?

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Organisms in the kingdom Plantae are primarily producers that perform photosynthesis.

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What is a common characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Protista?

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Organisms in the kingdom Protista are mostly unicellular and can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What type of organisms are found in the kingdom Archaea?

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Archaea are unicellular organisms that often live in extreme environments and are prokaryotic.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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