Classification of Living Things

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What is the main characteristic of plants?

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Plants have cell walls, are autotrophs, and are multicellular organisms.

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What kingdom includes organisms that make sugar by photosynthesis?

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The kingdom Plantae includes complex, multicellular organisms that are usually green and have cell walls.

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What role do fungi play in ecosystems?

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Fungi are decomposers, breaking down dead organic material.

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Which domain includes organisms that can live in extreme environments?

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The domain Archaea includes organisms capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs and salty waters.

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What is the cellular structure of Archaebacteria?

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Kingdom Archaebacteria consists of unicellular organisms.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What are the three domains of life?

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The three domains of life are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plants?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells.