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Which evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory of mitochondrial origin?
Options
A Mitochondria lack a membrane
B Mitochondria are not inherited
C Mitochondria have circular DNA and divide independently
Correct Answer
D Mitochondria use RNA only
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Key evidence for endosymbiosis includes: mitochondria have their own circular DNA (like bacteria), divide by binary fission, have double membranes, and possess ribosomes similar to bacterial ribosomes.

Hint

Similarities to bacteria are the core evidence.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 799 of 2556
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