Protist Review Game

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular, and are not classified as animals, plants, or fungi.

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What are the main types of protists?

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The main types of protists include protozoa (animal-like), algae (plant-like), and slime molds (fungus-like).

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What is the function of cilia in protists?

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Cilia are hair-like structures that help protists move and can also be used to sweep food particles into the cell.

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How do amoebas move?

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Amoebas move using cytoplasmic streaming through extensions called pseudopods.

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What is flagella?

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Flagella are long, tail-like structures that help protists move by whipping back and forth.

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms without a nucleus, while eukaryotes have a nucleus and can be unicellular or multicellular.

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What is an example of a protozoan protist?

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An example of a protozoan protist is Paramecium.

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What is the role of algae in the ecosystem?

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Algae produce oxygen and serve as a primary food source for many aquatic organisms.

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What are pseudopods?

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Pseudopods are temporary projections of a cell's cytoplasm that help in movement and feeding, especially in amoebas.

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How do protists reproduce?

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Protists can reproduce asexually through binary fission or sexually through the formation of gametes.