Question

On the basis of …………, the protists are grouped as photosynthetic algae, slime moulds and protozoans.

• A. complexity of cells
• B. complexity of organisms
• C. mode of nutrition
• D. all are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C mode of nutrition

Protists are unicellular eukaryotic organisms and on the basis of mode of nutrition, these are grouped as photosynthetic algae, slime moulds and protozoans. Photosynthetic algae are autotrophic, slime moulds are saprophytic and protozoans are heterotrophic.