A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/14/M/J/25

Explanation
Classifying unicellular organism as eukaryotic
Steps:
- Examine diagram for key organelles: presence of nucleus and mitochondria, absence of cell wall.
- Recall prokaryotes lack nucleus; eukaryotes have membrane-bound nucleus.
- Confirm organism fits eukaryotic criteria due to nucleus.
- Eliminate options contradicting definitions of cell types.
Why A is correct:
- Prokaryotes are defined by absence of nucleus; presence of nucleus confirms eukaryotic nature.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: Plants are eukaryotic and contain mitochondria for energy production.
- C: Eukaryotes like fungi and plants have cell walls; lack of wall does not determine eukaryotic status.
- D: Unicellular eukaryotes include protists, not just bacteria.
Final answer: A
Topic: Cells as the basic units of living organisms
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