Which is the best description of an absorptive heterotroph?
A) It secretes enzymes that digest large molecules into smaller molecules it can absorb.
B) It engulfs large molecules into food vacuoles where acids digest them into nutrients.
C) It absorbs sunlight energy used to digest food particles.
D) It is both photosynthetic and heterotrophic.
E) It is absorbed into other organisms for nutrients.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An absorptive heterotroph secretes enzymes that digest large molecules into smaller molecules it can absorb.

Answer: B 
 This description matches a phagocytic heterotroph, which engulfs large molecules into food vacuoles where acids digest them into nutrients.

Answer: C 
 This description matches a photoautotroph, which uses sunlight energy to produce food through photosynthesis.

Answer: D 
 This description matches a mixotroph, which is both photosynthetic and heterotrophic.

Answer: E 
 This description does not match any of the known types of heterotrophs.

Which Is the Best Description of an Absorptive Heterotroph