Question

select the correct answer.
larry’s science teacher mentioned protozoans in one of their classes. she said that protozoans are organisms that consume other living organisms to obtain energy. in which category will protozoa be?
a. plant - like protist
b. animal - like protist
c. archaea
d. bacteria
e. fungus - like protist

Explanation:

Protozoans are organisms that consume other living organisms for energy, which is a characteristic of animal - like behavior (heterotrophic, consuming other organisms). Plant - like protists are autotrophic (make their own food), archaea and bacteria are separate domains from protists, and fungus - like protists have different modes of nutrition and behavior. So protozoa are classified as animal - like protists.

Answer:

B. animal - like protist