Protist and Fungi

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What are the three main categories of protists?

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Animal-like, Plant-like, and Fungus-like.

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What does it mean when a protist is autotrophic?

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It can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What type of protists ingest or absorb organisms for food?

Back

Animal-like protists.

Front

Which kingdom consists of unicellular organisms?

Back

Protista.

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What is the main characteristic of fungus-like protists?

Back

They absorb nutrients from their surroundings.

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How do animal-like protists typically move?

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They use structures like cilia, flagella, or pseudopods.

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What is the role of plant-like protists in the ecosystem?

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They produce oxygen and serve as a food source for other organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Front

Give an example of a fungus-like protist.

Back

Slime molds.

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What is the primary difference between plant-like and animal-like protists?

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Plant-like protists can perform photosynthesis, while animal-like protists cannot.

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Front

What is a pseudopod?

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A temporary extension of a cell used for movement and feeding.

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