Mitochondria Are Thought to Have Evolved from Ancient Bacteria

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mitochondria are thought to have evolved from ancient bacteria.Which characteristics of a free-living bacteria have mitochondria lost over time?

• A)an independent genome
• B)ribosomes
• C)phospholipid membranes
• D)motility
• E)ribosomes,phospholipid membranes,motility,and an independent genome

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Definitions:

Two Independent

Refers to having two variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed independently of each other.

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical test used to evaluate the effects of two or more independent variables on a single dependent variable, allowing for the examination of interactions between factors.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Outcome Variable

The variable that is the result of an experiment or study, often measured to assess the effect of a treatment.