Question

What is a protist?

Answer 1

Protist :

1. The single-celled eukaryotic organism is found in marine and freshwater environments.
2. The cell of protists possesses a nucleus along with membrane-bound organelles.
3. It is not considered a plant, animal, or fungi but shares a common ancestor with eukaryotic organisms.
4. Protists exhibit both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition.
5. Protists show motility by the appearance of structures called cilia, pseudopodia, and flagella.

Examples of protists:

1. Paramecium
2. Amoeba
3. Euglena