According to the endosymbiotic theory, which of the following is likely the ancestor of the mitochondria?

Consider the endosymbiosis theory for the origin of the mitochondrion. How did each endosymbiotic partner benefit from the relationship?

Why was finding a close relationship between mitochondrial DNA and bacterial DNA considered particularly strong evidence in favor of the endosymbiosis theory?

How might the phrase 'ingested but not digested' be used in a description of the endosymbiotic theory?

Which of the following organelles might be found inside other organelles?

Which of the following statements about chloroplasts and mitochondria is true?

Chloroplasts and mitochondria are thought to be of prokaryotic origin. One piece of evidence that supports this hypothesis is that these organelles contain prokaryotic-like ribosomes. These ribosomes are probably most similar to ribosomes found __________.

Plastids that are surrounded by more than two membranes are evidence of a. evolution from mitochondria. b. fusion of plastids. c. origin of the plastids from archaea. d. secondary endosymbiosis.