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In May 2016, scientists discovered a eukaryote organism from a group known as Monocercomonoides that lacks functional mitochondria. Research this organism, and answer these questions:

Does this organism still meet the definition of a eukaryote? Why or why not?
Why can this organism survive without mitochondria?
Without mitochondria, does this organism still carry out all the basic functions of life?
Should the organism be considered a life-form?