9weeks study Guide

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis, and does not feed on other organisms.

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What is the scientific name for a wolf?

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The scientific name for a wolf is Canis lupus.

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What is a common name?

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A common name is the name used by the general public to refer to a species, such as 'lion' for Panthera leo.

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What kingdom do Euglena, Paramecium, and Amoeba belong to?

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Euglena, Paramecium, and Amoeba belong to the kingdom Protista.

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What characteristics define the kingdom Fungi?

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Organisms in the kingdom Fungi are eukaryotic, can be unicellular or multicellular, and often act as decomposers or parasites.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms?

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Eukaryotic organisms have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic organisms do not.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food at the host's expense.