kingdom protista

Question 1

cell characteristics of kingdom protista

Answer 1

• unicellular or multi-cellular
• heterotrophs and autotrophs
• Small, but can see under light microscope

Move using pseudopods, cilia, or flagella

Question 2

how do plant-like protists obtain food

Answer 2

their chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis

Question 3

reproduction

Answer 3

Reproduce asexually (binary fission) some exchange of DNA

Question 4

morphology

Answer 4

unicellular or multicellular

heterotrophs and autotroph

Question 5

importance to the ecosystem

Answer 5

function of returning inorganic nutrients to the soil and water. This process allows for new plant growth, which in turn generates sustenance for other organisms along the food chain.

Question 6

human uses

Answer 6

medical research

Question 7

examples

Answer 7

animal-like:amoeba
fungi like: dog vomit mold
plant-like: red algae

Question 8

3 groups

Answer 8

1. fungi-like
2. plant-like
3. algae-like

Question 9

how do animal-like protists obtain food

Answer 9

heterotroph
engulf their food
absorb predigested food, bacteria and organic matter

Question 10

how do fungi-like protists get their food

Answer 10

Absorb nutrients from other living organisms