Unit 6: UnicellularProtistsChapter 15 – Read P. 306-312

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCfg3sywC7k

Protists as Eukaryotic Protists

Origin of the Eukaryotic Cell

• The origin of the eukaryotic cell is believed to be from prokaryotic cells.

• There is no definite answer on their evolution but there are currently two theories on their origin…….. It is likely that neither of these theories existed on their own but rather a combination of the two theories.

• 1. Autogenous Hypothesis

• 2. Endosymbiotic Hypothesis

1. Autogenous Hypothesis

2. Endosymbiotic Hypothesis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGnS-Xk0ZqU

Protist Diversity

There are 3 major protist-like groups:

1.Animal-like Protists2.Fungus-like Protists3.Plant-like Protists

1. Animal-Like Protists

2. Fungus-like Protists

3. Plant-like Protists