Six Kingdoms

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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The six kingdoms are: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, and Eubacteria.

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Which two kingdoms consist of multicellular eukaryotes?

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Animalia and Plantae.

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What is a defining characteristic of Bacteria?

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Bacteria are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus.

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How many cells are found in Archaebacteria?

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Archaebacteria are unicellular.

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What are examples of fungi?

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Mold, yeast, and mushrooms are all examples of fungi.

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What is the main difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria have a simpler cell structure and are more common, while Archaebacteria often live in extreme environments.

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What type of organisms are found in the kingdom Protista?

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Protista includes a diverse group of mostly unicellular organisms, such as amoebas and algae.

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What is the primary role of fungi in the ecosystem?

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Fungi decompose organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Which kingdom do humans belong to?

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Humans belong to the kingdom Animalia.

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What is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.