Domains & Kingdoms

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What are Autotrophs?

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Organisms that make their own food.

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Which kingdom do unicellular organisms NOT belong to?

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Plantae.

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What characteristics define Fungi?

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Eukaryotic, mainly multicellular, heterotrophic, and decomposers.

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What organisms are included in the Eukarya Domain?

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Plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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Which Domain contains many organisms that cause diseases?

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Eubacteria.

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What is the main difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria are common bacteria, while Archaebacteria are often extremophiles.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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An organism that gets its food from other sources.

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What is the main characteristic of the Plantae kingdom?

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Organisms that are autotrophic and primarily multicellular.

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What type of organisms are found in the Protist kingdom?

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Mostly unicellular organisms that can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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To break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.