Which of the following characteristics belongs to kingdom Protista?
(i) They have well defined nucleus.
(ii) Reproduction occurs by asexual methods only.
(iii) The cell wall is made up of chitin.
(iv) Locomotion occurs with the help of flagella, cilia, etc.
(v) Mode of nutrition may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

(i), (ii) and (v)

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(ii) and (iii)

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(ii), (iii) and (iv)

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(i), (iv) and (v)

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Solution

The correct option is D
(i), (iv) and (v)
The characteristics of Kingdom Protista are given below:

They have a well-defined nucleus.

They can reproduce through both sexual and asexual means.

Cell wall is present but not necessarily that it is made up of chitin.

Locomotion takes place with the help of cilia, flagella, etc.

Mode of nutrition may be autotrophic or heterotrophic.

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