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?