The Six Kingdoms of Life Flashcard

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya.

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Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily autotrophic?

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Plants.

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What is a defining characteristic of animals?

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Animals are primarily heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by consuming other organisms.

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What type of protist is similar to fungi?

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Fungus-like protists.

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Which kingdom is known for being unicellular and prokaryotic?

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Eubacteria.

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What is the main difference between Eubacteria and Archaebacteria?

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Eubacteria are common bacteria found in various environments, while Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments and have distinct genetic and biochemical properties.

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What are protists?

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Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular and can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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Which kingdom includes organisms that can be both unicellular and multicellular?

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Fungi.

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What is a characteristic of plant-like protists?

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They can perform photosynthesis and are often found in aquatic environments.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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