The simultaneous use of both organic and inorganic forms of carbon is called ________________.

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Mixotrophy is the simultaneous use of both organic and inorganic forms of carbon by an organism to obtain energy and nutrients. Osmotrophy refers to the uptake of dissolved organic compounds across cell membranes, whereas omnivory refers to the consumption of both plant and animal matter. "Metatrophy" is not a term commonly used in biology.

The Simultaneous Use of Both Organic and Inorganic Forms of Carbon