Protists and other organisms that use energy and carbon from a variety of sources to fuel their growth and reproduction are most appropriately referred to as

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The term "mixotrophs" refers to organisms that use a variety of sources for energy and carbon, which includes both autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition. Therefore, protists and other organisms that exhibit this mode of nutrition can be more appropriately referred to as mixotrophs.

Protists and Other Organisms That Use Energy and Carbon from a Variety