Protist and Fungi

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What are decomposers?

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Organisms that break down dead or decaying organic matter, returning nutrients to the ecosystem. Examples include bacteria and fungi.

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Which protists can produce food through photosynthesis?

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Plant-like protists, such as algae, are capable of photosynthesis.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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How many cells do protists typically have?

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Most protists are unicellular, meaning they consist of a single cell.

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What are eukaryotes?

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Organisms whose cells contain a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including protists, fungi, plants, and animals.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi act as decomposers, breaking down organic material and recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., through photosynthesis), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What are the three main types of protists?

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1. Plant-like protists (e.g., algae), 2. Animal-like protists (e.g., protozoa), 3. Fungus-like protists (e.g., slime molds).

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What is the significance of photosynthesis in plant-like protists?

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Photosynthesis allows plant-like protists to convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and serving as a food source for other organisms.

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What is the function of a true nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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The true nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.