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Pavlova-9 [17]
3 years ago
12

The theory of endosymbiosis suggests that chloroplasts and mitochondria were once free-living prokaryotes, that were engulfed by

larger prokaryotic cells. Eventually, this relationship lead to the development of eukaryotic cells with cellular organelles. These organelles included mitochondria, and in some cases, chloroplasts. Which of these is not supported by the endosymbiosis theory concerning organelles?
A) contain DNA.
B) contain ribosomes.
C) are capable of living independently.
D) are surrounded by a double membrane.

Biology
1 answer:
Ket [755]3 years ago
7 0

The answer is C. The symbiotic relationship has evolved for so many years such that the two are obligate symbiotes and cannot function normally without the other. Chloroplast and mitochondria are believed to have been once free-living bacteria according to endosymbiosis theory.


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