The 6 Kingdoms of Life

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What are the 6 Kingdoms of Life?

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The 6 Kingdoms of Life are: Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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What is a characteristic of Archaebacteria?

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They thrive in extreme environments.

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What type of organisms are classified as heterotrophs?

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Organisms that must eat other organisms for food.

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What kingdom do multicellular organisms that can do photosynthesis belong to?

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Plantae.

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What is a defining feature of Fungi?

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They are heterotrophic, digest decaying material, and have a cell wall made of chitin.

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What kingdom do organisms with locomotion and no cell walls belong to?

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Animalia.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is an example of an autotroph?

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Plants, which produce their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a common characteristic of Eubacteria?

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They are found in a variety of environments and can be beneficial or harmful.