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Do protists need oxygen?


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Protists:

  1. Most protists need oxygen, which makes them obligate aerobes.
  2. However, some protists exhibit anaerobic metabolism, which means they thrive in environments without oxygen.
  3. They require oxygen for the process of respiration.

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