Which Feature Has to Be Present in a Protist in Order

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which feature has to be present in a protist in order to classify it as a photoautotroph?

• A)the presence of mitochondria within the cell
• B)the ability to synthesize organic compounds
• C)the presence of a light-trapping pigment
• D)the presence of cellulose in the cell wall
• E)the ability to synthesize inorganic compounds

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity, supplying blood to most of the abdominal organs.

Pneumothorax

A medical condition where air enters the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition that affects the lungs, characterized by insufficient surfactant leading to lung collapse, common in premature infants.

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation, often used in respiratory function testing.