In May 2016, scientists discovered a eukaryote organism from a group known
as Monocercomonoides that lacks functional
mitochondria. Research this organism, and
answer these questions:
• 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?