Protist and Fungi

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Protist

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an organizm that belongs to the kingdom Protista

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heterotrogh

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an organism that gets food by eating other organisms or their byproducts and that cannot make organic compounds from inorganic materials

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parasite

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an organism that feeds on an organism of another species and usually harms the host

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host

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an organism from which a parasite takes food or shelter

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fungi

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an organism whose cells have,nuclei,rigid cell walls, and no chlorophyll and that belongs to the kingdom Fungi

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spore

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a reproductive cell or multicellular structure that is resistent to stressful enviromental conditions and that can develop into an adult without without fusing with another cell

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a mass of fungal and algal cells that grow together in a symbiotic relationship and that are usually found on rocks or trees

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Lichen

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novascular plant

Answer 8

the 3 groups of plants that lack specialized conducting tissues and true roots, stems, and leaves

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Vascular Plant

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a plant that has specialized tissues that conduct materials from one part of the plant to another

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Gymnosperm

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a woody, vascular seed plant whose seeds are not enclosed by an ovary or fruit

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Angiosperm

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a flowering plant that produces seeds within a fruit

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Photosynthesis

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the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria

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Cellular respiration

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is a set of metabolic reactions and processes that take place in the cells of organisms to convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and then release waste products.

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Transpiration

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is the process where plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapor through pores in their leaves. An example of transpiration is when a plant absorbs water in its roots. YourDictionary definition and usage example.

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Tropism

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the turning of all or part of an organism in a particular direction in response to an external stimulus.

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Gravitropism

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is a turning or growth movement by a plant or fungus in response to gravity. It is a general feature of all higher and many lower plants as well as other organisms.

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Phototropism

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the orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, either toward the source of light ( positive phototropism ) or away from it

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Asexual Reproduction

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by which offspring arise from a single organism, and inherit the genes of that parent only; it does not involve the fusion of gametes, and almost never changes the number of chromosomes.

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Toxoplasmosis

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a disease caused by toxoplasmas, transmitted chiefly through undercooked meat, or in soil or cat feces. Symptoms generally pass unremarked in adults, but infection can be dangerous to unborn children.

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Malaria

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an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions.

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Giardia

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Giardia infection is an intestinal infection marked by abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and bouts of watery diarrhea. Giardia infection is caused by a microscopic parasite that is found worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water.

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Eukaryote

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an organism consisting of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus. Eukaryotes include all living organisms other than the eubacteria and archaebacteria.

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decomposer

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a device or installation that is used to break down a chemical substance.

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Angiosperm

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a plant that has flowers and produces seeds enclosed within a carpel. The angiosperms are a large group and include herbaceous plants, shrubs, grasses, and most trees.