Top 10 facts about Kingdom Protista! NEET | NEET UG EXAM | NTA NEET

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• Kingdom Protista consists of eukaryotic organisms, which means they have a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

• Protists are very diverse and can be unicellular or multicellular.

• They can be heterotrophic or autotrophic and can obtain their energy through various means, including photosynthesis, heterotrophy, and chemosynthesis.

• Protists are found in almost every environment on Earth, including freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats.

• Some examples of protists include algae, amoebas, and slime molds.

• Algae are a diverse group of protists that can be either unicellular or multicellular and can carry out photosynthesis.

• Amoebas are single-celled protists that move and feed using pseudopodia, or temporary extensions of their cell membrane.

• Slime molds are heterotrophic protists that can exist as individual cells or can come together to form multicellular structures.

• Protists play important roles in various ecological processes, such as nutrient cycling and oxygen production.

• Some protists are also of medical importance, as they can cause diseases in humans, such as malaria (caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium).