6 Kingdoms

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that can produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy.

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What is the significance of DNA or protein sequences in determining evolutionary relationships?

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They provide the most accurate evidence of how closely related two species are, based on genetic similarities.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles; they are generally unicellular.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles; they can be unicellular or multicellular.

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What is the kingdom Eubacteria?

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A kingdom of prokaryotic organisms that are commonly found in various environments, including those that are beneficial or harmful to humans.

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What is the kingdom Archaebacteria?

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A kingdom of prokaryotic organisms that often live in extreme environments, such as hot springs and salt lakes.

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What is the kingdom Protista?

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A diverse kingdom of mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms, which can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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What is the kingdom Fungi?

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A kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic, primarily decomposers, and include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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An organism that consists of a single cell.