Asked by Chanelle Nichuals on Jul 25, 2024

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Which features differentiate most members of protista apart from the rest of the eukaryotic kingdoms?

A) unicellular and microscopic
B) multicellular and microscopic
C) photosynthetic and unicellular
D) heterotrophic and multicellular
E) None of the answer choices is correct.

Protista

A kingdom of diverse eukaryotic organisms, mostly unicellular, that are not animals, plants, or fungi, including algae, amoebas, and paramecia.

Eukaryotic Kingdoms

The classification categories in the biological taxonomy that comprise organisms with complex cells containing a nucleus, including plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

Unicellular

Consisting of a single cell, characteristic of organisms such as bacteria and many algae that perform all life processes within one cell.

  • Appreciate the significance of protists in evolution and their links to other domains of eukaryotes.
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Aliakbar AminzadehJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The majority of protists are unicellular and microscopic, while members of other eukaryotic kingdoms are more likely to be multicellular and visible to the naked eye. Additionally, protists exhibit a wide variety of morphological and physiological traits, making it difficult to generalize about this group of organisms.