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 a common characteristic of fungus-like protists?

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Fungus-like protists, such as slime molds, absorb nutrients from organic material in moist environments.

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What type of reproduction do many protists undergo?

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Many protists reproduce asexually through processes like binary fission, but some can also reproduce sexually.

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What is the primary mode of nutrition for animal-like protists?

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Animal-like protists are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by consuming other organisms.

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What environments do slime molds thrive in?

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Slime molds thrive in moist and damp environments rich in organic material.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

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Prokaryotic organisms lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic organisms have a defined nucleus and organelles.

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Give an example of a unicellular protist.

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An example of a unicellular protist is Paramecium.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant-like protists?

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Chloroplasts allow plant-like protists to perform photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is a characteristic of plant-like protists?

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Plant-like protists are autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of protists in ecosystems?

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Protists play crucial roles in ecosystems as primary producers, decomposers, and as part of the food web.