Question

which organism is a fungus-like protist?
slime mold
dinoflagellate
diatom
yeast

Explanation:

To determine the fungus - like protist, we analyze each option:

• Slime molds are classified as fungus - like protists. They share some characteristics with fungi, such as their mode of nutrition (they are heterotrophic and can decompose organic matter), but they are protists.
• Dinoflagellates are a type of algae (plant - like protists) that are important in aquatic ecosystems, especially for their role in bioluminescence and as a component of plankton.
• Diatoms are also plant - like protists (algae) with a unique cell wall made of silica.
• Yeast is a fungus, not a protist. Fungi are a separate kingdom from protists.

Answer:

A. slime mold