Which statement best defines a protist? an organism that reproduces by spores and feeds on decaying matter a eukaryote that is either animal-like, plant-like, or fungus-like a foot-like extension that is used for eating and movement a long, whip-like extension that is used for movement

Option (2).

Explanation:

Classification of the organism depends on the basis of the differences and similarities among the other group of the organism. The R.H. Whitaker explains the five kingdom classification.

The five kingdom are monera, protista, fungi, plantae and animalia. Protists include all the unicellular eukaryotes. These protists cab be of the animal like, plant like or the fungus like. They can be autotrophic or heterotrophic depending on their mode of nutrition.

Thus, the correct answer is option (2).

ans.

in united states (us), the first leading cause of death for both women and men is heart diseases that leads to more than half of the deaths. heart diseases develop due to narrow arteries, buildup of plaque in blood capillaries that arises difficulties in blood flow.

the second leading cause of deaths in us is cancer that affects individuals of all ages. it develops due to uncontrolled growth and spread of tumor cells, which results in death if the not controlled or treated.

the third leading cause of deaths in us is copd or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. it includes difficulty in breathing, chest infections, and persistent cough. smocking is a leading cause of copd and around 80% of copd deaths occur due to smoking.

thus, the correct answer is 'option). cancer, copd, and heart disease.'