Are protists autotroph or heterotroph?

Answer 1

All protists are heterotrophs

However, protists can be either unicellular or multicellular; they are classified as either autotrophs or heterotrophs depending on whether they resemble plants or animals.

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Answer 2

Maya Anderson

Protists can be either autotrophs or heterotrophs, depending on the species. Autotrophic protists are capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis, similar to plants. Heterotrophic protists obtain their nutrients by consuming organic matter or other organisms.

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