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One celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are called?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Fungi

  3. Pathogens

  4. Viruses

The correct answer is: Bacteria

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are typically referred to as bacteria. Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that can be found in various environments. They can exhibit characteristics of both plants and animals, such as being able to photosynthesize like plants or consume organic material like animals. On the other hand, fungi are eukaryotic organisms, pathogens are agents that cause disease, and viruses are considered non-living entities that require a host cell to replicate.