The Evolutionary Process That Created Chloroplasts and Mitochondria Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary process that created chloroplasts and mitochondria is:

• A)punctuated equilibrium.
• B)evolution.
• C)symbiosis.
• D)endosymbiosis.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Electrically charged particles of sodium that play crucial roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that are crucial for various bodily functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active, creating a stable environment that prepares the neuron for activation.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to discriminate irrelevant background information.