Question

The diagram shows the branching tree for four kingdoms and some of their shared derived characteristics.

What characteristic can be written at point X? Explain your answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

The answer would be "plant-like protists". These protists make their energy on sunlight. This would make them a protist and a plant-like cell.

Answer 2

The answer could be "Autotrophs that photosynthesis".

Explanation:

At point X, the common characteristic can be written. The common character between protists and plants is autotrophs that photosynthesize which is the characteristic of plant-like protists. Plant-like protists are autotrophs, use carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose by the process of photosynthesis.