Botany-Protista

NEET Botany Protista MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the kingdom Protista is correct?

A

All members of Protista are multicellular and photosynthetic.

B

Protista includes all single-celled eukaryotes, though its boundaries are not well defined.

C

Some protists are known to cause diseases in plants and animals.

D

Protista is exclusively composed of heterotrophic organisms.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Statement B accurately reflects that Protista consists of single-celled eukaryotes, and the kingdom's boundaries are indeed not well defined. A and D are incorrect since not all protists are multicellular or heterotrophic. C is also partially true but not comprehensive of the kingdom's diversity.

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