Which of the following statements is not true of protists?

A. Moisture is absolutely essential to their existence.
B. They make up a substantial fraction of the marine plankton.
C. They are not known to cause diseases of humans.
D. Most are free-living.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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