The Six Kingdoms

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What does the word eukaryote mean?

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A cell with a nucleus.

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A pine tree is a member of which kingdom?

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Plantae (Plant).

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How many cells are found in Archaebacteria?

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Unicellular.

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What does unicellular mean?

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An organism is made of one cell.

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What does multicellular mean?

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An organism is made of many cells.

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What are the six kingdoms of life?

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Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaebacteria, Eubacteria.

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Animalia?

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Organisms are multicellular and heterotrophic.

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?

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Organisms are multicellular and autotrophic.

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Fungi?

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Organisms are mostly multicellular, heterotrophic, and have cell walls made of chitin.

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Protista?

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Organisms can be unicellular or multicellular and are mostly aquatic.