Protists include
A)a single clade of eukaryotes that are distantly related to animals.
B)two clades of eukaryotes: One that is related to animals and fungi, and another that is related to plants.
C)two clades of eukaryotes: algae and protozoans.
D)multiple clades of eukaryotes with some lineages more closely related to plants, animals, or fungi than they are to other protists.

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Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that do not fit into any other kingdom. They are not a single clade but rather multiple clades of eukaryotes with some lineages more closely related to plants, animals or fungi than they are to other protists. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Protists Include