Question

multiple choice question
an organism that is able to use both autotrophy and heterotrophy in order to obtain organic nutrients is called which of the following?
mixotroph
phagotroph
phototroph
chemoautotroph

Explanation:

Mixotrophs can use both autotrophic (self - producing organic compounds from inorganic sources) and heterotrophic (obtaining organic compounds from other organisms) modes to get organic nutrients. Phagotrophs are heterotrophs that ingest solid particles. Phototrophs use light energy for energy production. Chemoautotrophs use inorganic chemical reactions for energy and carbon fixation.

Answer:

Mixotroph