Multiple choice

Which one of the following is a motile unicellular organism with a single cilium and can exist as an autotrophy, as well as a saprotroph?

  1. Chlamydomonas

  2. Euglena

  3. Nostoc

  4. Oscillatoria

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Euglena is a unique unicellular organism that exhibits both plant-like and animal-like characteristics. It contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis (autotrophy) in the presence of light but can also absorb nutrients from its environment (saprotrophy) in the dark. It moves using a long, whip-like flagellum (referred to here as a cilium).