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Protists are a diverse group of mostly unicellular eukaryotes.

Which protist group includes numerous parasitic species, some of which affect humans and other animals?

Which taxonomic concept emphasizes grouping organisms by shared derived characteristics and their most recent common ancestry?

Extremophiles are organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. Which group is most associated with high-salt environments?

Which term best describes organisms that obtain energy by inorganic chemical reactions, such as iron or sulfur oxidation?

Endosymbiotic theory explains the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Match the following to events and concepts related to the Cambrian period.

Which surface structure in bacteria is primarily responsible for adherence to surfaces and initiation of biofilm formation?

Which mechanism enables bacteria to acquire new genetic traits from other organisms?

Look at Mineral 1 and identify the physical properties. After identifying the physical properties, use them to help you name the mineral. If the mineral has cleavage, how many directions of cleavage are there. For you answer, list the properties of the mineral and include: Luster –  Hardness –  Streak –  Cleavage or Fracture –  Other Properties –  Name –  Halite Hardness.JPG Halite Streak.JPG