According to the classification of eukaryotes, which of the following describes Protista?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the correct description of Protista according to the classification of eukaryotes. It tests knowledge of the characteristics that define this group of organisms.
Answer
Protists are eukaryotes that are not plants, fungi, or animals. They can be unicellular, colonial, or filamentous.
Protists are eukaryotes that are not plants, fungi, or animals. They can be unicellular, colonial, or filamentous, and they lack vegetative tissue differentiation, except for reproduction.
Answer for screen readers
Protists are eukaryotes that are not plants, fungi, or animals. They can be unicellular, colonial, or filamentous, and they lack vegetative tissue differentiation, except for reproduction.
More Information
Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms. They are not a monophyletic group, meaning that they do not share a single common ancestor.
Tips
It is a common mistake to assume all protists are unicellular. Some protists are multicellular, colonial, or filamentous.
Sources
- Protist Characteristics | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
- 8.1: Protist Kingdom - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- Protista - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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