Which of the following statements concerning protists is true?
A)All protists have mitochondria, though in some species they are much reduced and known by different names.
B)The primary organism that transmits malaria to humans by its bite is the tsetse fly.
C)All apicomplexans are autotrophic.
D)All slime moulds have an amoeboid stage that may be followed by a stage during which spores are produced.
E)Euglenozoans that are mixotrophic lack functional chloroplasts.

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Mitochondria are present in all protists, though they may vary in size and structure among different species.

Answer: None of the above
 Option B is incorrect as the primary organism that transmits malaria to humans is the Anopheles mosquito, not the tsetse fly. Option C is incorrect as apicomplexans are generally heterotrophic parasites. Option D is incorrect as not all slime moulds have an amoeboid stage or produce spores in their life cycle. Option E is incorrect as euglenozoans that are mixotrophic may have functional chloroplasts.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Protists Is True