Variety of Living Organisms

Question 1

What are protoctists?

Answer 1

Single cell organisms. One that look like animal cells are called protozoa and ones with chlorophyll are called algae.

Question 2

What are eukaryotic organisms?

Answer 2

Organisms with a nucleus in their cells.

Question 3

What are prokaryotic organisms?

Answer 3

Organisms with no nucleus in their cells.

Question 4

What are bacteria?

Answer 4

Single cell organisms that have a cell wall made from peptidoglycan. Its DNA is a single chromosome and its a prokaryotic organism. Some have a flagella that propel them through their enviorment. They have plasmids in their cytoplasm in the form of circular rings of DNA.

Question 5

What are viruses?

Answer 5

Parasites that can only reproduce in another cell. Their composed of a core of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.