The organism that can carry out both autotropic and heterotrophic modes of nutritions is

BIOLOGY
WAEC 2017

The organism that can carry out both autotropic and heterotrophic modes of nutritions is

  • A. Chlamydomonas
  • B. Eudorina
  • C. Euglena
  • D. Spirogyra

Correct Answer: C. Euglena

Explanation

Euglena use their chloroplasts to produce nutrients through photosynthesis. It is a dual organism as it can act both as an autotroph, making its own food, and heterotroph, feeding on other substances



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