Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 28, Problem 12TYK
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Introduction: Protist is a microscopic organism that belongs to the kingdom “Protista”. These have been classified into various categories depending upon their mode of nutrition.
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