Question

Which term best describes the following organism: a unicellular (single celled) eukaryote that has a single large mitochondrion, and causes Chagas disease or sleeping sickness.

a) Hypermastigophora.
b) Diplomonada.
c) Algae.
d) Trypanosoma.
e) Rhizopoda.

Answer 1

d) Trypanosoma.

Step-by-step explanation:

Trypanosoma is a unicellular eukaryote and is classified under kingdom Protista. Being eukaryote, it has double membrane-bound organelles in its cell such as mitochondria. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosoma brucei gambiense are the causative agents of a sleeping disorder called sleeping sickness.