Question

1. the cells of an organism contain mitochondria. this is a characteristic of: marks : 1.00 b. characteristics of animals but not plants e. characteristics of all organisms d. characteristics of prokaryotes but not eukaryotes c. characteristics of eukaryotes but not prokaryotes a. characteristics of plants but not animals

Explanation:

Mitochondria are membrane - bound organelles. Eukaryotes have membrane - bound organelles including mitochondria, while prokaryotes lack them. Both plants and animals are eukaryotes and have mitochondria.

Answer:

C. Characteristics of eukaryotes but not prokaryotes