How does the euglena's digestion work?

Answer 1

Euglenas are single-celled protists. They are unique as they can be both autotrophs (make their own food like plants) and heterotrophs (obtain their food from outside sources like animals). Euglenas have a mouth that takes in the food. The food is encapsulated into a vacuole by a process called phagocytosis. Digestive enzymes are sent into the vacuole and when the food is broken down, the nutrients are absorbed into the cell. Undigested waste is eliminated through exocytosis. This is the most rudimentary digestive system among living things.

Answer 2

Euglena has a unique method of digestion called phagocytosis, where it engulfs its food through its gullet using its flagellum. Inside the euglena, food is enclosed in a food vacuole where enzymes break it down for digestion. Nutrients are absorbed from the food vacuole into the cell for energy.

Answer 3

Euglena can produce their own food by photosynthesis, using their chloroplasts. They can also eat tiny animals (like bacteria) or other food particles by surrounding them (phagocytosis). Therefore, euglena are partly autotrophic (producing their own food) and partly heterotrophic. They digest food particles in vacuoles.

Answer 4

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