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 the six kingdoms of life?

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Archaea, Bacteria, Protists, Animals, Plants, Fungi.

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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What kingdom do organisms that are heterotrophic and digest decaying material belong to?

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Fungi.

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What is the kingdom that includes tigers, jellyfish, gorillas, and sponges?

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Animalia.

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What is the main characteristic of the kingdom Plantae?

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Organisms that are autotrophic and perform photosynthesis.

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What distinguishes Archaea from Bacteria?

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Archaea have unique biochemistry and genetics, often living in extreme environments.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What are protists?

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A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, some of which are autotrophic and others heterotrophic.

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What is the significance of the domain Eukarya?

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It includes all organisms with complex cells, including animals, plants, fungi, and protists.