Question

Compare at least two characteristics of mitochondria to prokaryotic cells and explain how this relates to the endosymbiotic theory.

Answer 1

The endosymbiotic theory stated that the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells are actually prokaryotic bacteria which were once engulfed by prehistoric eukaryotic cells as a result of evolution.

 

Therefore to answer this question, here are some characteristics: 
1 Both mitochondria and prokaryotic cells contain their own DNA.

2 Neither of the two have true nuclei, but they do have a space in which their DNA is enclosed. 
3 Mitochondria and prokaryotic cells have similar transcriptional machinery, which means that they have the same process of making RNA from DNA.

4 Mitochondria contain their own genome, and the formation of their genome in most organisms is circular similar to prokaryotes.