Question

when collecting samples in tampa bay to study the quality of the water, you come across an organism that is yellow - green in color. upon further investigation this organism contains chloroplasts, a cell wall, a cell membrane and reproduces rapidly in high nutrient environments. which characteristic allowed you to classify this organism as a eukaryotic organism? (sc 912l 14.5)
a. its ability to convert light energy with a chloroplast
b. its outer layer of protection and support
c. its ability to reproduce rapidly
d. its ability to produce proteins with ribosomes

Explanation:

Eukaryotic organisms have chloroplasts which can convert light - energy through photosynthesis. A cell wall is common to both prokaryotes and some eukaryotes, rapid reproduction is not exclusive to eukaryotes, and protein production with ribosomes occurs in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The presence of chloroplasts is a key feature of many eukaryotic plant - like organisms.

Answer:

A. Its ability to convert light energy with a chloroplast