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Question
Which type of nutrition allows organisms like Euglena to switch between synthesizing their own food and consuming organic matter?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The document defines 'Mixotrophic Nutrition' as: 'Organisms such as Euglena can switch between autotrophic nutrition (in light) and saprozoic or holozoic nutrition (in the dark or when organic matter is abundant), making them nutritionally versatile.'
Hint
This mode of nutrition combines different methods depending on environmental conditions.