Protista Kingdom Characteristics
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Which kingdom are all single-celled eukaryotes placed under?

  • Protista (correct)
  • Monera
  • Animalia
  • Fungi
  • What material are diatom cell walls embedded with?

  • Silica (correct)
  • Chitin
  • Cellulose
  • Calcium carbonate
  • What is a common characteristic of members of Protista?

  • Terrestrial habitat
  • Primarily aquatic (correct)
  • Anaerobic respiration
  • Multicellular structure
  • Which protists are known for forming two thin overlapping shells made of silica?

    <p>Diatoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the accumulation of diatom cell wall deposits over billions of years?

    <p>'Diatomaceous earth'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protists reproduce?

    <p>Asexually and sexually involving cell fusion and zygote formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is included in Chrysophytes along with diatoms?

    <p>Golden algae (desmids)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of diatoms' cell walls?

    <p>Indestructible walls due to silica content</p> Signup and view all the answers

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