Question

Based on the endosymbiotic theory, what cell would result from the endosymbiosis of a cell with a cyanobacterium?

Answer 1

The following options are attached to the question given above:

A) A eukaryotic cell that can make its own food

B) A prokaryotic cell that can make its own food

C) An aerobic bacterium

D) An anaerobic bacterium

ANSWER

The correct option is A.

Endosymbiotic theory is a theory that talks about the evolution of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic organisms. The theory proposes that mitochondria and plastids {chloroplast}, which are found in eukaryotic cells were once prokaryotic cells. Based on this theory, an endosymbiosis of a cell with a cynaobacterium would result in a eukaryotic cell that can manufacture its own food because it contains plastids.

Answer 2

Answer

Eukaryotic cell that can make its own food

Explanation

Endosymbiotic theory is the theory that explain the origins of eukaryotic cell organelles such as mitochondria in animals and fungi and chloroplast in plants . While Cynobacteria is the phylum of bacteria that obtains their energy through photosynthesis and they are are the only photosynthetic prokaryotes which are able to produce oxygen.