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Scientists group organisms into kingdoms by looking at specific characteristics. Thermus aquaticus, shown below, is a specialized bacteria called a thermophile. Thermophiles are microorganisms that can live in bodies of water that are extremely hot, such as deep sea hydrothermal vents.

A microscopic image of thermus aquaticus.

Which characteristic most likely describes a mushroom but not Thermus aquaticus?
cell wall
eukaryotic
unicellular
prokaryotic

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Eukaryotic

Mushrooms are fungi made of eukaryotic cells (with a nucleus and organelles), whereas Thermus aquaticus is a bacterium and thus prokaryotic.