Classification of living things

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What are the kingdoms that make up the domain Eukarya?

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Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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In which kingdom would you find mushrooms?

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Fungi

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How many kingdoms are there in total?

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6

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Can viruses reproduce outside a host cell?

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No, viruses can only reproduce inside a host cell.

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What kingdom does a single-celled prokaryote living in extremely hot thermal springs belong to?

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Archaebacteria

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What is the main characteristic of organisms in the kingdom Fungi?

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They are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by absorbing nutrients from their environment.

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What distinguishes Archaebacteria from Eubacteria?

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Archaebacteria have unique biochemistry and genetics that allow them to survive in extreme environments.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What are the four main groups of Eukarya?

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Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

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What type of organism is classified as a protist?

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Protists are mostly unicellular organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.