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 cilia in protists?

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

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What is the role of flagella in protists?

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Flagella are long, whip-like structures that enable protists to swim and move through their environment.

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How do amoebas move?

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Amoebas move using pseudopods, which are temporary projections of their cytoplasm.

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What is photosynthesis in protists?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which certain protists, like algae and euglena, convert sunlight into energy to produce their own food.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic protists?

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Autotrophic protists can produce their own food (e.g., algae), while heterotrophic protists obtain food by consuming other organisms (e.g., paramecium).

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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 in some protists.

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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 multicellular protist?

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An example of a multicellular protist is seaweed, which is a type of algae.