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In protista, phagotrophic nutrition is found in


A

A few euglenoids

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Protozoan protists

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C

Some dinoflagellates

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D

All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D

All of the above


The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Protists have phagotrophic nutrition as seen in euglenoids, dinoflagellates, and protozoan protists.
  2. Phagotrophic nutrition involves the entry of food by phagocytosis.
  3. Phagocytosis is the process of engulfing food in the cell and leading to digestion.

Final answer: In Protista, phagotrophic nutrition is found in all of the above.


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