Question

1. what protist was responsible for the irish potato famine in the 1840s?

○ slime mold
○ water mold
○ brown algae
○ protozoa

Explanation:

The Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s was caused by a water mold (a type of protist, specifically Phytophthora infestans), which led to potato blight. Slime molds, brown algae, and protozoa are not associated with this famine.

Answer:

B. water mold