WAEC Biology 2006 Question 36

Question 36

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following organisms feeds both autotrophically and heterotrophically?

  1. A.Hydra
  2. B.Paramecium
  3. C.Mucor
  4. D.Euglena
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Answer: D (Euglena)

Explanation

Euglena photosynthesises with its chloroplasts in light, but in darkness it can absorb food like an animal.