An example of a heterotrophic organism that can synthesize food.
(a) Paramecium
(b) Euglena
(c) Amoeba
(d) Hydra

Correct Answer: (b) Euglena  

Explanation:

Although Euglena is a single-cell organism, it can obtain nutrients through absorption using its cell membrane in the absence of light.

Thus, when light is unavailable, these organisms cannot under photosynthesis and obtain nutrition through the heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

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Updated on: 12-Jan-2023

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