12 Questions
What is a characteristic of bacteria that allows them to survive?
They can manufacture their own food
Why can't we see protists with the naked eye?
They are too small
What is a characteristic of protist cells?
They have a membrane around the core
What is necessary for protists to survive?
A fluid medium
How does Plankton, a protist, obtain food?
By making its own food through photosynthesis
What is true about bacteria and protists?
They are both microscopic
What role do fungi play in our biosphere?
They break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients
What is a common use of yeast?
To ferment beer and wine
How do fungi reproduce?
Through the release of spores
What characteristic do fungi and bacteria share?
They are both microscopic
What is a beneficial product of fungi?
Penicillin
What is a characteristic of fungi?
They are unicellular and multicellular
Study Notes
Fungi
- Fungi include bread mildew, mushrooms, truffles, and yeast
- They play a crucial role in the biosphere by breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil
- Some fungi can cause diseases, while others, like penicillin, are useful for humans
- Yeast can be used to make bread rise and ferment beer and wine
Characteristics of Fungi
- Can be unicellular or multicellular organisms
- Cannot manufacture their own food
- Reproduce using spores
- Are unable to move
Bacteria
- Organisms in the Bacteria kingdom are microscopic, requiring a microscope to be seen
- Characterized by:
- Some ability to move
- Ability to manufacture their own food (in some cases)
- Ability to divide to become more
Characteristics of Protist
- Unicellular, but not always
- Eukaryotic cells with a membrane around the core
- Need a fluid medium to live
- Include plankton, which is unable to eat and must make its own food through photosynthesis
Explore the fascinating world of fungi! From bread to pizza toppings, fungi play a crucial role in our daily lives and the ecosystem. Test your knowledge of these tiny but mighty organisms!
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