Question

A microbiologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered organism. Its characteristics include:
· eukaryotic
· unicellular
· has a cell wall
· autotrophic
Which type of organism is it most likely to be?
paramecium
amoeba
diatom
slime mold

Answer 1

C. Diatom. Hopefully this helps

Answer 2

Answer;

Diatom

Explanation;

-Diatoms are single celled or unicellular eukaryotic microalgae that play vital ecological roles on a global scale. They are algae that mainly live in glass made houses.

-Diatoms are the only organism on earth that have cell walls which are composed of transparent, opaline silica.

-Additionally, diatoms are autotrophic which means they are photosynthesizing alage