Which one of these facts about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitutes support for the endosymbiotic theory?

A. Their DNA resembles bacterial RNA.

B. Their ribosomes resemble the ribosomes of bacteria.

C. They are organelles that are found within plant cells.

D. They reproduce by mitosis.

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Lorelai Maynard

3 August, 19:05

Which one of these facts about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitutes support for the endosymbiotic theory?

A. Their DNA resembles bacterial RNA.

B. Their ribosomes resemble the ribosomes of bacteria.

C. They are organelles that are found within plant cells.

D. They reproduce by mitosis.

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Dahlia Browning · Answer 1

"Their ribosomes resemble the ribosomes of bacteria" is the one fact about bacteria and chloroplasts among the choices given in the question that constitutes support for the endosymbiotic theory. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".

Which one of these facts about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitutes support for the endosymbiotic theory?A. Their DNA resembles bacterial RNA.B. Their ribosomes resemble the ribosomes of bacteria.C. They are organelles that are found within plant cells.D. They reproduce by mitosis.

Which one of these facts about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitutes support for the endosymbiotic theory?

A. Their DNA resembles bacterial RNA.

B. Their ribosomes resemble the ribosomes of bacteria.

C. They are organelles that are found within plant cells.

D. They reproduce by mitosis.