Domains & Kingdoms

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What kingdom is made up of both unicellular, multicellular, or colonial organisms that can be autotrophs or heterotrophs and have eukaryotic cells?

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Protists

Front

Fungus-like protists are called that because, like fungi, they are -

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Decomposers

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Archaebacteria and Eubacteria are the only two kingdoms where the organisms do not have -

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A nucleus

Front

Euglena are classified as plant-like protists because -

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They can produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What does the term 'prokaryotic' mean?

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DNA is not in a nucleus.

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What are the two main types of bacteria?

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Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.

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What is the main difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is a defining characteristic of fungi?

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They are heterotrophic and absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What type of organisms are classified under the kingdom Plantae?

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Multicellular autotrophs that perform photosynthesis.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.