Question

what are the important characteristics of protist​

Answer 1

Answer:

A protist is any eukaryotic organism (one with cells containing a nucleus) that is not an animal, plant or fungus. The protists do not form a natural group, or clade, since they exclude certain eukaryotes; but, like algae or invertebrates, they are often grouped together for convenience.

Answer 2

Answer:

PROTISTS

1. euakaryotic unicellular organisms
2. have a well defined nucleus and other organelles
3. Nitrition can be autotrophic (as in the case of phototrophic protists) and can be heterotrophic (as in the case of protozoans) and can even be decomposers(as in the case of slime moulds)
4. respire aerobically or anaerobically
5. reproduction is mainly asexual

they are classified in mainly three groups-

1. photosynthetic algae/autotrophic protists
2. slime moulds
3. protozoans