NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of protist captures food, does not have cell walls, and can move from place to place?
A
animal-like protists
B
fungus-like protists
C
plant-like protists
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amoeboid protozoans – Mostly found in water bodies, either fresh or saline. They have pseudopodia (false feet) which help to change their shape and to capture and engulf food. E.g. Amoeba. Flagellated protozoans – As the name suggests, the members of this group have flagella.

Detailed explanation-2: -The animal-like protists must get their food from other organisms. These are often called protozoans. They are able to move to get food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plant-like protists (AKA algae), and fungi-like protists (i.e., molds) both have cell walls, but animal-like protists (protozoa) do not.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pseudopods are used for locomotion, anchoring, and capturing food, which consists of small organisms such as diatoms or bacteria.

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