Which Definition Would Best Describe the Mode of Nutrition of Euglena

Question

Which definition would best describe the mode of nutrition of Euglena?
A)carnivorous
B)decomposer
C)heterotrophic
D)photoautotrophic
E)mixotrophic

Accepted Answer

Euglena is mixotrophic because it can perform photosynthesis like plants (photoautotrophic) and also ingest food from its environment (heterotrophic).