Domains and Kingdoms

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What is the main characteristic of organisms in the Protista kingdom?

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Mostly unicellular, have a nucleus, can be heterotrophs, and reproduce sexually and asexually.

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What domain do ancient bacteria that can live in extreme environments belong to?

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Archaea.

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What is the defining feature of the Eukarya domain?

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Contains organisms with a true nucleus in each of their cells.

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What are eukaryotes?

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Cells that have a true nucleus.

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Which kingdoms are included in the Eukarya domain?

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Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, and Protista.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Prokaryotes do not have a true nucleus, while eukaryotes do.

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What type of organisms are classified under the Fungi kingdom?

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Mostly multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that absorb nutrients from their environment.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the primary characteristic of the Bacteria domain?

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Composed of prokaryotic cells that are unicellular and can be found in various environments.

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What is the significance of the Archaea domain?

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Includes extremophiles that can survive in harsh environments like hot springs and salt lakes.