6 Kingdoms of Life

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What is a Protist?

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A type of eukaryotic organism that cannot be classified as an animal, plant, or fungi. Examples include algae.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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An organism that obtains energy by consuming other organisms; also known as a consumer.

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What is a Decomposer?

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An organism that breaks down and obtains energy from dead organic matter.

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What is a Prokaryote?

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A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

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What is an Animal?

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A multicellular organism that feeds for energy and can move at least part of its life.

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What is an Autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What are the 6 Kingdoms of Life?

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The 6 Kingdoms are: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea, and Bacteria.

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What is the main difference between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while Prokaryotes do not.

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What role do Decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is an example of a Heterotroph?

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Humans and animals are examples of heterotrophs.

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