Question

Enlist the main features of organisms placed under protista

Answer 1

(i) Most of the members are unicellular and primarily aquatic.

(ii) They have typical eukaryotic cell organelles and nucleus.

(iii) Most of the organisms bear flagella or cilia for movements.

(iv) Mode of nutrition is absorptive, ingestive or photo-autotrophic.

(v) Reproduction may be asexual or sexual.

Answer 2

Answer:

The main features of organisms placed under protista are  :-

• Most of the members are unicellular and primarily aquatic .
• The organisms in this kingdom are unicellular, eukaryotic organisms (as well-defined nucleus and other cell organelles are present).
•  Mode of nutrition is either autotrophic (as in algae and diatoms) or heterotrophic (as in protozoans).
• Mode of nutrition is absorptive , ingestive or photo - autotrophic.
• Reproduction may be sexual or asexual in it.