Protists & Fungi

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What is a protist?

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A protist is a diverse group of single-celled or multicellular organisms that are not animals, plants, or fungi. They can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What is a fungus?

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A fungus is a type of organism that absorbs nutrients from organic material. They can be unicellular (like yeast) or multicellular (like mushrooms).

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What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is a pseudopod?

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A pseudopod is a temporary, foot-like extension of a cell used for movement and feeding, commonly found in amoebas.

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What is cilia?

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Cilia are short, hair-like structures on the surface of some cells that help in movement and feeding.

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What is flagella?

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Flagella are long, whip-like structures that help some organisms, like certain protists, to swim.

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What does saprophytic mean?

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Saprophytic organisms feed on dead or decaying organic matter.

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What does parasitic mean?

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Parasitic organisms live on or in a host organism and obtain nutrients at the host's expense.

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What does symbiotic mean?

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Symbiotic relationships involve two different organisms living together, often benefiting each other.

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What are hyphae?

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Hyphae are the thread-like structures that make up the body of a fungus.