Question

How are protists helpful to humans?

Answer 1

Protists

1. Protists are the simplest unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
2. They make up a huge part of the food chain.
3. They are helpful to humans in many ways as follows:

1. Plant-like protists produce one-half of the oxygen on the planet during photosynthesis.
2. Some protists can even decompose and recycle nutrients used by human beings.
3. They are also used to make medicines to treat high blood pressure, digestion problems, ulcers, and arthritis.
4. They are also used as food additives.