According to the latest research, which of the following is the best description of the first eukaryote?

a. It lacked a nucleus, but contained a mitochondrion and a chloroplast.
b. It contained a nucleus, a mitochondrion, and a chloroplast.
c. It contained a nucleus and a chloroplast, but not a mitochondrion.
d. It contained a nucleus and a mitochondrion, but not a chloroplast.


Ans: d. It contained a nucleus and a mitochondrion, but not a chloroplast.

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