Protists with the capabilities to perform photosynthesis and to absorb nutrients from dead organisms are called ______________. 07:08 Biology Protists with the capabilities to perform photosynthesis and to absorb nutrients from dead organisms are called ______________. a. photoautotrophs b. mixotrophs c. saprobes d. heterotrophs Answer: b. mixotrophs Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+