How are the autotrophic protists different from the heterotrophic protists?

A. The autotrophic protists can photosynthesize, while the heterotrophic protists cannot.

B. The heterotrophic protists can all move around, while the autotrophic protists are immobile.

C. The heterotrophic protists reproduce by spores, while the autotrophic protists form eggs.

D. The autotrophic protists eat by endocytosis, while the heterotrophic protists use pinocytosis.

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Biology

Jane Bernard

13 June, 07:20

How are the autotrophic protists different from the heterotrophic protists?

A. The autotrophic protists can photosynthesize, while the heterotrophic protists cannot.

B. The heterotrophic protists can all move around, while the autotrophic protists are immobile.

C. The heterotrophic protists reproduce by spores, while the autotrophic protists form eggs.

D. The autotrophic protists eat by endocytosis, while the heterotrophic protists use pinocytosis.

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Hallie Woods · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. Autotrophic protists are different from the heterotrophic protists in a sense that t he autotrophic protists can photosynthesize, while the heterotrophic protists cannot. Hope this answers the question.