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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Overview of Plants

Question 7 • Basic Biology S2

Why have some organisms been moved out of the kingdom Protista, while other organisms have been moved into it?

Answer
A
the discovery that all protists come from one common ancestor
B
the discovery of fungus-like protists
C
the discovery and study of DNA
D
the discovery that plant-like protists are mostly autotrophic

Explanation

DNA analysis lets scientists compare organisms’ evolutionary relationships more accurately than appearance alone. These comparisons showed that some organisms once grouped as protists belong in other kingdoms, while some organisms from other groups fit within Protista. The best answer is the discovery and study of DNA.

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