Multiple choice

Mixotrophs are unicellular organisms which can switch between different metabolic modes. Which of the following organisms exhibit(s) mixotrophy?

  1. Purple non-sulphur bacteria

  2. Purple sulphur bacteria

  3. Cyanobacteria

  4. Chroococcales

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chroococcales is a mixotroph. It can switch between different metabolic modes like photoautotrophy, photoheterotrophy and chemoheterotrophy.