Characteristics of Organisms Review

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What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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A eukaryotic cell must contain membrane-bound organelles such as a nucleus.

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What characteristics classify an organism in the Kingdom Fungi?

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Eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic.

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What characteristic do plant and animal cells share that classifies them into the Eukarya domain?

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They both contain nuclei in their cells.

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Which structure is not found in a prokaryotic cell?

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Nucleus.

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What is sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)?

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SF6 is a compound containing atoms of sulfur and fluorine.

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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 type of organism is classified as autotrophic?

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An organism that produces its own food, like plants.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is a defining feature of multicellular organisms?

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They are made up of more than one cell.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll allows plants to photosynthesize and convert sunlight into energy.