Mixotrophs Show Some Unusual Nutritional Strategies; for Example,when Resources Such

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mixotrophs show some unusual nutritional strategies; for example,when resources such as nitrogen become limited,they often switch from

• A) photoautotrophy to chemoheterotrophy.
• B) photoautotrophy to chemoautotrophy.
• C) chemoheterotrophy to photoheterotrophy.
• D) photoheterotrophy to photoautotrophy.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A small gland located on top of each kidney, producing vital hormones such as adrenaline and steroids aldosterone and cortisol.

Follicular Cells

Thyroid gland cells arranged in spheres called follicles, which store thyroid hormone precursors and are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and calcium balance.

Zona Fasciculata

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex that produces glucocorticoids, essential for carbohydrate metabolism and inflammation control.