Protists

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which can be unicellular or multicellular, and are not classified as animals, plants, or fungi.

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What domain do protists belong to?

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Protists belong to the domain Eukarya.

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What are the main types of protists?

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The main types of protists include protozoa (animal-like), algae (plant-like), and slime molds (fungus-like).

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How do amoebas move?

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Amoebas move using pseudopods, which are temporary projections of their cytoplasm.

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What is the function of flagella in protists?

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Flagella are whip-like structures that help protists like Euglena and Volvox to move through water.

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What type of protist is Euglena?

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Euglena is a type of flagellated protist that can photosynthesize and is often found in freshwater.

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What type of protist is Volvox?

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Volvox is a colonial green algae that forms spherical colonies and moves using flagella.

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What type of protist is Paramecium?

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Paramecium is a ciliated protist that moves using hair-like structures called cilia.

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What is the role of protists in ecosystems?

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Protists play important roles in ecosystems as primary producers, decomposers, and as part of the food web.

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What is photosynthesis in protists?

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Photosynthesis in protists refers to the process by which certain protists, like algae, convert sunlight into energy.

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