Asked by Sarah Smith on May 10, 2024
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Parabasilids are excavates that lack functional mitochondria and lack a Golgi complex.
Parabasilids
Parabasilids are a group of protozoa, mostly symbiotic or parasitic, with a distinct structure known as the parabasal body, associated with the Golgi apparatus.
Mitochondria
Organelles within cells that produce energy through cellular respiration, often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell.
Golgi Complex
A cell organelle responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for export or delivery to other organelles.
- Appreciate the evolutionary role of protists and their input in the development of endosymbiotic theories.
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Xianzhi ZhangMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Parabasilids are indeed excavates that lack functional mitochondria, but they do possess a Golgi complex.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the evolutionary role of protists and their input in the development of endosymbiotic theories.