Protist

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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 type of cell do protists have?

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Protists have eukaryotic cells, which contain a nucleus.

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What is binary fission?

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Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.

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Does binary fission lead to genetic diversity?

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No, binary fission does not lead to genetic diversity; it produces genetically identical offspring.

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What are heterotrophic organisms?

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Heterotrophic organisms are those that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms.

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What is an example of a heterotrophic protist?

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An example of a heterotrophic protist is an Amoeba.

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What are autotrophic organisms?

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Autotrophic organisms produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is a sarcodine?

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Sarcodines are a type of protist that move using pseudopods.

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What is an example of a sarcodine?

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An example of a sarcodine is an Amoeba.