Question

for each of the following traits or pictures, classify the characteristic or organism as either a prokaryote or a protist. these are eukaryotic (click to select) all bacteria are (click to select) these can be multicellular (click to select) these are simpler (click to select) the diatoms in the picture below are (click to select) the slime mold in the image below is (click to select)

Explanation:

• Eukaryotic: Protists are eukaryotic (have a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles), while prokaryotes (like bacteria) are not.
• All bacteria: Bacteria are prokaryotes (lack a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles).
• Multicellular: Some protists (e.g., some algae) can be multicellular. Prokaryotes are generally unicellular.
• Simpler: Prokaryotes are simpler in structure (no nucleus, less complex organelles).
• Diatoms: Diatoms are protists (they are single - celled eukaryotes with a silica shell).
• Slime mold: Slime molds are protists (they have a complex life cycle and are eukaryotic).

Answer:

1. Protist
2. Prokaryote
3. Protist
4. Prokaryote
5. Protist
6. Protist