Classification of organisms - v2

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that does not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A eukaryotic cell is a type of cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Examples include plant and animal cells.

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What is the Kingdom Animalia?

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The Kingdom Animalia includes multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic, meaning they consume food for energy.

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What does heterotrophic mean?

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Heterotrophic refers to organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the characteristic of all living organisms?

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All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main characteristics of plants?

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Plants are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that engage in photosynthesis and have cell walls made of cellulose.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the Kingdom Plantae?

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The Kingdom Plantae includes all plants, which are primarily autotrophic and perform photosynthesis.

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What is a characteristic of fungi?

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Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that absorb nutrients from their environment and have cell walls made of chitin.