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 are the three main types of protists?

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The three main types of protists are animal-like protists (protozoa), plant-like protists (algae), and fungus-like protists.

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What is an example of an animal-like protist?

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An example of an animal-like protist is Paramecium.

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What is an example of a plant-like protist?

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An example of a plant-like protist is Euglena.

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What is an example of a fungus-like protist?

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An example of a fungus-like protist is slime mold.

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What is the function of cilia in Paramecium?

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Cilia help Paramecium move and sweep food into its oral groove.

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What does it mean when a protist is described as 'plant-like'?

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It means the protist can make its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of the eyespot in Euglena?

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The eyespot helps Euglena detect light, which is important for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms without a nucleus (like bacteria), while eukaryotes have a nucleus and can be unicellular or multicellular (like protists).

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How do amoebas move?

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