Question

How do animal-like protists differ from plant-like protists? A. Animal-like protists are autotrophic in nature, while plant-like protists are heterotrophic. B. Animal-like protists are mostly autotrophic in nature, whereas plant-like protists are saprophytic. C. Animal-like protists are heterotrophic in nature, whereas plant-like protists are autotrophic.

Answer 1

"Animal-like protists are heterotrophic in nature, whereas plant-like protists are autotrophic" is the way that animal-like protists differ from plant-like protists. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "C". I hope that the answer has actually come to your great help.

Answer 2

The answer is C. Just like other most other plants, plant-like protists have the chlorophyll pigment that harnesses sunlight to make their own energy. This is why they are categorized as autotrophs. Animal-like protists, on the other hand, are heterotrophs because they consume other organic molecules by engulfing hence categorized heterotrophs.