Fungi and Protists

Front

What is the term for an organism that can make its own food?

Back

Autotroph

Front

What do we call a protist that invades another organism to get nutrients?

Back

Parasite

Front

What is the kingdom that includes all protists?

Back

Protista

Front

What structure helps amoeba move?

Back

Pseudopodia

Front

In asexual reproduction, how many parents are there?

Back

One

Front

What is the term for organisms that cannot make their own food and must consume other organisms?

Back

Heterotroph

Front

What is the primary role of fungi in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter.

Front

What is a common characteristic of all protists?

Back

They are mostly unicellular and can be found in moist environments.

Front

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs make their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.

Front

What is the function of cilia in protists?

Back

Cilia help in movement and feeding.