Protist

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What is a protist?

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A protist is 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 are the two main types of nutrition in protists?

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Heterotroph and Autotroph.

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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 an autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals.

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What is a mixotroph?

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An organism that can use both autotrophic and heterotrophic methods to obtain energy.

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What is flagella?

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A tail-like structure that helps protists move.

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What is cilia?

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Hair-like structures that help protists move and can also be used for feeding.

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What is a pseudopod?

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A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell used for movement and feeding.

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What is the function of a contractile vacuole in protists?

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To expel excess water from the cell to maintain osmotic balance.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in protists?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that allow protists to perform photosynthesis.

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