Protists

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What are the three roles that protists can play in an ecosystem?

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Protists can be producers, decomposers, or parasites.

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Why are Euglenas considered both plant-like and animal-like?

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Because they contain chlorophyll and eat food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What type of protist is known for its ability to change shape and move using pseudopodia?

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Amoeba.

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What is an example of a single-celled algae that can swim and consume food?

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Euglena.

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What is the primary characteristic of plant-like protists?

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They can perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the main difference between unicellular and multicellular protists?

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Unicellular protists consist of a single cell, while multicellular protists are made up of multiple cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is a common feature of all protists?

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They are eukaryotic organisms.

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What type of protist is Volvox?

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Volvox is a colonial green algae.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant-like protists?

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Chloroplasts allow protists to perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the role of decomposer protists in the ecosystem?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3