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 main types of protists?

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The main types of protists include protozoa (animal-like), algae (plant-like), and slime molds (fungus-like).

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What is the function of flagella in protists?

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Flagella are tail-like structures that help protists like euglena and volvox move through water.

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What is a pseudopod?

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A pseudopod, or 'false foot', is a temporary projection of a cell used for movement and feeding, commonly found in amoebas.

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Which protists can perform photosynthesis?

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Volvox and euglena can perform photosynthesis, making their own food using sunlight.

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What is the role of cilia in protists?

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

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How do amoebas capture their food?

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Amoebas capture food by surrounding and engulfing it using their pseudopods in a process called phagocytosis.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular protists?

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Unicellular protists consist of a single cell, while multicellular protists are made up of multiple cells, like some types of algae.

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What is the significance of protists in ecosystems?

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

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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 algae, which can perform photosynthesis.

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