Asked by Sierra Harrison on May 12, 2024
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What is a protist?
A) a prokaryote that is not a bacterium
B) a prokaryote that is neither a bacterium nor archaea
C) a eukaryote that is not an animal, but may be a plant
D) a eukaryote that is not an animal or plant, but may be fungi
E) a eukaryote that is not an animal, plant, or fungi
Eukaryote
Single- or multicelled organism whose cells characteristically have a nucleus; a protist, fungus, plant, or animal.
Protist
A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, mostly unicellular, that are not plants, animals, or fungi, including amoebas, algae, and plasmodium.
Prokaryote
Informal term for a single-celled organism without a nucleus; a bacterium or archaeon.
- Comprehend the variety and categorization of protists.
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FA
Faduma AbdullahiMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that are not classified as animals, plants, or fungi. They include a variety of single-celled organisms and some multicellular forms.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the variety and categorization of protists.