Protists

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What are protists?

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Protists are 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 is the role of fungi-like protists in ecosystems?

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Fungi-like protists decompose organic material and recycle nutrients, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

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How do plant-like protists contribute to aquatic ecosystems?

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Plant-like protists produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for aquatic life.

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What is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

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What is the function of a vacuole in a cell?

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A vacuole is an organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and waste.

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What are algae?

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Algae are a type of plant-like protist that can perform photosynthesis and are found in various aquatic environments.

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What is agar and where is it derived from?

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Agar is a gelatinous substance derived from certain types of algae, commonly used as a food additive and in microbiological culture.

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What are the main types of protists?

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The main types of protists include animal-like protists (protozoa), plant-like protists (algae), and fungi-like protists (slime molds and water molds).

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How do animal-like protists obtain nutrients?

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Animal-like protists, or protozoa, obtain nutrients by consuming organic matter, including bacteria and other small organisms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.