Question

Does this organism still meet the definition of a eukaryote? Why or why not?

Why can this organism survive without mitochondria?
Without mitochondria, does this organism still carry out all the basic functions of life?
Should the organism be considered a life-form?

Answer 1

Answer: Yes

Explanation: Monocercomonoides is a unique genus of eukaryotic microorganisms because of its complete lack of mitochondria or any mitochondrion-related organelles (MROs). This observation is confirmed by the Monocercomonoides genome.

Answer 2

No, because its a cell without this cell a life form cant carry out the functions of life.

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