Which of the Following Pairs of Protists and Their Characteristics

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of protists and their characteristics are mismatched?

• A)apicomplexans-internal parasites
• B)mixotrophs-combine photosynthesis and heterotrophic nutrition
• C)euglenozoans-unicellular flagellates
• D)ciliates-red tide organisms

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