Question

Describe the salient features of protists?

CLASS - XI BIOLOGY (Biological Classification)

Answer 1

This group consists of many types of unicellular eukaryotic organism. It’s salient features are:·        They are simple, unicellular eukaryotic organism.·        They have a defined nucleus and membrane bound organelles.·        Locomotion occurs with the help of hair like structures called cilia e.g.( Paramecium), whip like structures called flagella (Euglena) or Pseudopodia e.g. Amoeba.·        Some protests synthesize their own food i.e. they are autotrophic, while others show heterotrophic mode of nutrition

Answer 2

This group consists of many types of unicellular eukaryotic organism. It’s salient features are:·        They are simple, unicellular eukaryotic organism.·