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Which characteristic of mitochondria supports the endosymbiotic theory?
Options
A Presence of circular DNA
Correct Answer
B Lack of a double membrane
C Ribosomes identical to cytoplasmic ones
D Linear DNA like eukaryotic nuclei
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondria contain their own small, circular DNA molecules, similar to bacterial chromosomes. This is a key piece of evidence supporting their origin from free-living prokaryotes.

Hint

Their genetic material resembles that of bacteria.

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 876 of 2556
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