Introduction to Protists

The video introduces the kingdom Protista, highlighting its diverse members, including kelp, paramecium, and diatoms. It explains that protists are eukaryotic and vary in shape, size, and form. The classification of protists is complex, with numerous phyla that change over time. The video focuses on animal-like, fungus-like, and plant-like protists, starting with animal-like protists.

Which of the following organisms is NOT a member of the kingdom Protista?

• Kelp

• Paramecium

• Diatom

• Bacteria

What is a common feature of all protists?

• They are all multicellular.

• They are all prokaryotic.

• They all perform photosynthesis.

• They all have a nucleus.

What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

• Ability to move

• Presence of a nucleus

• Ability to photosynthesize

• Presence of a cell wall

How often does the classification of protists change?

• It never changes.

• It changes every decade.

• It changes periodically.

• It changes every year.

Which of the following is NOT a type of protist discussed?

• Animal-like

• Bacteria-like

• Plant-like

• Fungus-like