Which of the following characteristics accurately describes…

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Protista Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following characteristics accurately describes the kingdom Protista?

Prokaryotic cell structure and heterotrophic nutrition.

Eukaryotic cell structure and autotrophic nutrition.

Prokaryotic cell structure and photosynthetic nutrition.

Eukaryotic cell structure and both autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.

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The correct answer is:

Kingdom Protista consists of unicellular eukaryotes.

They show both modes of nutrition:

Autotrophic (e.g., algae like Euglena in light)

Heterotrophic (e.g., protozoans like Amoeba)

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