A cyst formed by a protist functions ________.

A. as a protective mechanism against adverse changes in the environment and in transfer from one host to the next
B. in repair of damage to the cell envelope
C. in transfer from one host to the next
D. as a protective mechanism against adverse changes in the environment


Answer: A

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