NPHS Kingdoms of Life

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What are protists?

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Organisms that do not fit into the plant, fungi, and animal kingdoms but have a nucleus.

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Which kingdom do animals belong to?

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Animal Kingdom.

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Which kingdoms contain organisms with cell walls?

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Plants, fungi, and bacteria.

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What type of organism is associated with the decomposition of dead material?

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Fungi, which are heterotrophic and eukaryotic.

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Which of the following does not have a nucleus?

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Eubacteria.

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What is the main characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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They have a nucleus.

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What distinguishes archaebacteria from eubacteria?

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Archaebacteria are often found in extreme environments and have different cell wall compositions.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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They decompose dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What are the three main types of organisms in the kingdoms of life?

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Plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is a heterotrophic organism?

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An organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms.