The endosymbiotic theory provides compelling evidence that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once primitive bacterial cells. How are chloroplasts and mitochondria similar to prokaryotes? All but ONE apply.

A) Chloroplasts and mitochondria contain DNA

B) Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a nucleus

C) Chloroplasts and mitochondria contain ribosomes

D) Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a double membrane

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Jadon

13 April, 17:01

The endosymbiotic theory provides compelling evidence that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once primitive bacterial cells. How are chloroplasts and mitochondria similar to prokaryotes? All but ONE apply.

A) Chloroplasts and mitochondria contain DNA

B) Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a nucleus

C) Chloroplasts and mitochondria contain ribosomes

D) Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a double membrane

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Janiah Pope · Answer 1

Answer: B) Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a nucleus

Explanation:

Mitochondria and chloroplasts, like bacteria have:

* membranes

* ribosomes

* DNA

Shyanne Cox · Answer 2

Answer: B) Chlorplasts and mitochondria have a Nucleus

Explanation: This are from Usatestprep

Chloroplasts and mitochondria have a nucleus. is not correct. While mitochondria, chloroplasts, and prokaryotes all contain DNA, none of them have a nucleus.

Mitochondria and chloroplasts, like bacteria have:

* membranes

* ribosomes

* DNA