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MIC 121 Protozoa Objective Question

Question

Which type of nutrition is exhibited by protozoa that contain chlorophyll-bearing chloroplasts and can synthesize their food through photosynthesis, such as Euglena?
Options
A Holozoic Nutrition
B Saprozoic Nutrition
C Autotrophic (Holophytic) Nutrition
Correct Answer
D Mixotrophic Nutrition
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text describes 'Autotrophic (Holophytic) Nutrition: Certain flagellated protozoa, such as Euglena, contain chlorophyll-bearing chloroplasts and can synthesise their food through photosynthesis, similar to plants, when light is available.'

Hint

Think about how plants get their food – 'auto-' means 'self'.

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