Asked by Pouline Juliet on May 03, 2024
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Which excavates have modified mitochondria and make ATP without oxygen?
A) trypanosomes
B) euglenoids
C) rhizarians
D) diplomonads and parabasalids
E) diatoms and brown algae
Excavates
A diverse group of single-celled organisms, including both free-living species and parasites, characterized by their unique cell structure and mode of mobility.
Modified Mitochondria
Mitochondria that have undergone changes to fulfill specific roles different from their typical function in cellular respiration.
ATP
ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is a compound that transports energy throughout cells to fuel metabolic activities.
- Acquire insight into the essential structures and purposes of various protists.
- Explain the evolutionary significance of protists and their relation to other life forms.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Diplomonads and parabasalids have modified mitochondria called hydrogenosomes that can generate ATP without oxygen.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the essential structures and purposes of various protists.
- Explain the evolutionary significance of protists and their relation to other life forms.