Protists

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What are protists?

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Protists are 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 is the role of producers among protists?

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Producers, such as euglena, can make their own food through photosynthesis, contributing to the ecosystem as primary producers.

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Which protist is known for its ability to make its own food?

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Euglena is a protist that can perform photosynthesis to produce its own food.

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What is the function of cilia in paramecium?

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Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that help paramecium move and feed by creating water currents.

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How does a paramecium obtain food?

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A paramecium collects food into an oral groove, where it can then digest the food.

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What is the disease caused by protists transmitted by mosquitoes?

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Malaria is a disease caused by protists (specifically Plasmodium) that is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic protists?

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Autotrophic protists, like euglena, produce their own food, while heterotrophic protists, like paramecium, obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What are pseudopods and which protists use them?

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Pseudopods are temporary projections of the cell membrane used by some protists, like amoebas, for movement and capturing food.

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Name a product that is made with the help of protists.

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Ice cream is one of the products made with the help of protists, specifically through the use of certain algae.

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What is the significance of protists in the ecosystem?

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

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