Which term best describes the following organism: a unicellular (single celled) eukaryote that has a single large mitochondrion, and causes Chagas disease or sleeping sickness.

a) Hypermastigophora.

b) Diplomonada.

c) Algae.

d) Trypanosoma.

e) Rhizopoda.

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Mara Shaw

28 October, 16:12

Which term best describes the following organism: a unicellular (single celled) eukaryote that has a single large mitochondrion, and causes Chagas disease or sleeping sickness.

a) Hypermastigophora.

b) Diplomonada.

c) Algae.

d) Trypanosoma.

e) Rhizopoda.

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Tobias Greene · Answer 1

d) Trypanosoma.

Explanation:

Trypanosoma is a unicellular eukaryote and is classified under kingdom Protista. Being eukaryote, it has double membrane-bound organelles in its cell such as mitochondria. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosoma brucei gambiense are the causative agents of a sleeping disorder called sleeping sickness.

Which term best describes the following organism: a unicellular (single celled) eukaryote that has a single large mitochondrion, and causes Chagas disease or sleeping sickness.a) Hypermastigophora.b) Diplomonada.c) Algae.d) Trypanosoma.e) Rhizopoda.

Which term best describes the following organism: a unicellular (single celled) eukaryote that has a single large mitochondrion, and causes Chagas disease or sleeping sickness.

a) Hypermastigophora.

b) Diplomonada.

c) Algae.

d) Trypanosoma.

e) Rhizopoda.