What are the characteristics of Euglena?
Correct answer: C. Exhibit both animal and plant-like characteristics
- A. Exhibit solely animal-like characteristics
- B. Exhibit solely plant-like characteristics
- C. Exhibit both animal and plant-like characteristics
- D. Exhibit characteristics typical of bacteria
- E. Exhibit characteristics typical of viruses
Explanation
Euglena is a protist that uniquely combines traits of both plants and animals. It contains chloroplasts, enabling it to perform photosynthesis like a plant. However, it also moves like an animal using a whip-like flagellum. This dual characteristic allows Euglena to adapt to different environments by switching between autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest Euglena exhibits only one type of characteristic. Option D and E are incorrect as they imply Euglena shares traits with bacteria or viruses, which it does not.
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