Investigating Protists: Introduction

The video explores the Kingdom Protista within the domain Eukarya, highlighting various organisms such as plant-like organisms, amoebas, and molds. It delves into the characteristics that define protists, their differences from other living things, and the diversity within the group. The video also discusses where protists are found and aims to answer key questions about these unique organisms.

Which of the following organisms is NOT mentioned as an example of a protist?

• Bacteria in a petri dish

• Plant-like organisms off the California Coast

• Microscopic amoeba

• Slimy mold on a decaying log

In which domain do protists belong?

• Prokarya

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Bacteria

What is one of the key questions about protists discussed in the video?

• What is the lifespan of protists?

• What are some of their common characteristics?

• How do protists reproduce?

• How do protists communicate?

Which of the following is NOT a question posed about protists in the video?

• Where are they found?

• How do they affect human health?

• How are they different from other types of living things?

• What are some of the different kinds of protists?

What is the purpose of the upcoming investigation into protists?

• To answer questions about their nature and diversity

• To find new species of protists

• To classify all protists into new categories

• To study the impact of protists on climate change