Kingdom: 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 is the function of the flagellum in euglena?

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The flagellum helps euglena move through water, allowing it to swim.

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How does amoeba obtain its food?

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Amoeba uses pseudopodia to surround and engulf its prey, a process known as phagocytosis.

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What is the difference between euglena and amoeba in terms of photosynthesis?

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Euglena can perform photosynthesis to make its own food, while amoeba cannot.

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What specialized structure do euglena use for locomotion?

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Euglena use a flagellum for locomotion.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in euglena?

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Chloroplasts in euglena capture sunlight to produce food through photosynthesis.

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What is pseudopodia?

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Pseudopodia are temporary projections of the cell membrane and cytoplasm used by some protists, like amoeba, for movement and feeding.

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What is the main difference between cilia and flagella?

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Cilia are short, hair-like structures that cover the surface of some protists, while flagella are longer and usually occur singly or in pairs.

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What type of environment do euglena typically thrive in?

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Euglena are commonly found in freshwater environments, such as ponds and lakes.

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What is the significance of the oral groove in some protists?

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The oral groove is a structure that helps certain protists, like paramecium, to ingest food.

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