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Science Unit 6 Summative
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name three examples of Fungi. | mushrooms, mold, yeast |
| What is the definition for multicellular? | an organism made up of more than one cell; it often has different cells |
| What is the definition of fungi? | microorganisms important as decomposers; widely distributed and can break down just about any type of organic matter |
| What is the role of decomposers? | to break down organic wastes and dead organisms |
| What do fungi release in order to absorb energy from nearby dying organisms? | enzymes |
| What do amoebas use to move? | pseudopods |
| What is a large, diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms? | protists |
| What is a ciliated, single-celled eukaryote that is common in aquatic ecosystems? | paramecium |
| What is a single-celled organism that moves by a flagellum and is known for its "eye spot" feature? | euglena |
| What do euglena use to move? | flagella |
| What do paramecium use to move? | cilia |
| Which single-celled organism has an eyespot? | euglena |
| What is a highly diverse group of single-celled, prokaryotic organisms? | bacteria |
| How are bacteria helpful to our bodies? | They help digest food in the intestines. |
| What is a nonliving particle consisting of a piece of genetic material enclosed within a capsule made of protein and sometimes lipids or sugars; can only replicate inside host cells by using materials within a host cell? | virus |
| What do viruses need to reproduce? | living cells/a host |
| What is an organism made up of one cell called? | unicellular |
| Are viruses living or nonliving? | nonliving |