According to the latest research, what statement best describes the first eukaryote?

a. It lacked a nucleus, a mitochondrion, or a chloroplast.
b. It lacked a nucleus, but contained 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.
e. It contained a nucleus, a mitochondrion, and a chloroplast.


ANSWER: d

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