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Which protist clade (supergroup) is characterized by their greatly modified mitochondria?

A) Excavates
B) Unikonts
C) Rhizarians
D) Archaeplastids
E) Chromalvolates

Protist Clade

A group within the kingdom of eukaryotic organisms, often single-celled, that are not animals, plants, or fungi but share some similar characteristics with these groups.

Greatly Modified Mitochondria

Mitochondria that have undergone significant structural or functional changes, often to suit specific cellular needs or conditions.

Supergroup

A high-level taxonomic rank in biological classification above the level of kingdom, used in some classifications for organisms that are genetically distant.

  • Identify and describe the structural and functional characteristics of different protist supergroups.
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