Giants of Eukarya: Uncovering the Wonders of Fungi and Protists

The video explores the largest organisms, focusing on fungi and protists. Fungi, like the honey mushroom, are eukaryotic, spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter. They play crucial roles in recycling materials and have applications in medicine and food. Protists, a diverse group of eukaryotes, include organisms like algae and amoebas. They are vital to ecosystems, with algae producing a significant portion of Earth's oxygen. The lesson concludes with a summary of these kingdoms and a preview of the next unit on ecology.

Which organism is considered the largest in the world?

• Elephant

• Whale

• Giant Kelp

• Honey Mushroom

What is a key characteristic of fungi?

• They perform photosynthesis.

• They feed off organic matter.

• They reproduce using seeds.

• They are prokaryotic.

Which of the following is NOT an example of fungi?

• Algae

• Molds

• Yeasts

• Mushrooms

What is the role of fungi in the environment?

• They recycle organic materials.

• They produce oxygen.

• They provide shelter for animals.

• They consume carbon dioxide.

Which of the following is a protist?

• Amoeba

• Mushroom

• Mold

• Yeast

What is a defining feature of protists?

• They are all immobile.

• They are all multicellular.

• They are not plants, animals, or fungi.

• They all have cell walls.

Which protist is crucial for marine ecosystems?

• Amoeba

• Slime mold

• Yeast

• Algae

What percentage of Earth's oxygen is produced by algae?

• About 25%

• Less than 10%

• Exactly 75%

• Over 50%

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of protists?

• Some make their own food.

• Some are unicellular.

• All have cell walls.

• Some are motile.

What is the main contribution of algae to the environment?

• They provide nutrients to fungi.

• They are used in antibiotic production.

• They produce a significant amount of oxygen.

• They decompose organic matter.