Single-Celled Eukaryotes Lacking a Cell Wall Are

question 40

Multiple Choice

Single-celled eukaryotes lacking a cell wall are

• A) algae.
• B) protozoa.
• C) insects.
• D) water molds.
• E) fungi.

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles responsible for generating most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell enclosed by the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles and the site of most cellular activities.

Lactate

A compound produced in the body during the anaerobic conversion of glucose to energy, often associated with muscle fatigue.