Question

Name an autotrophic organism and a heterotrophic organism belonging to kingdom Protista.

Answer 1

1. Protista is a group of eukaryotic, single-celled and aquatic organisms.
2. They can be either autotrophic or heterotrophic in nature.
3. Autotrophic organism - Organisms that are capable of preparing their own food.
4. Heterotrophic organism - Organisms that don't prepare their own food but rather depend on other organisms for food.
5. Protists that are autotrophic include unicellular algae and diatoms. Those who are heterotrophic include protozoans.