Why Would All Protozoa Be Expected to Require Large Amounts

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why would all protozoa be expected to require large amounts of water in their habitats?

• A) Without being in water, they would quickly dehydrate (due to their small size) and die.
• B) They require water to help them during photosynthesis by providing an electron source.
• C) They require water to move around in to seek food particles and would be unable to move without water.
• D) Without being in water, they would quickly undergo plasmolysis (due to their small size) and die.
• E) None of the statements is correct.

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