Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Endosymbiotic Theory Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the endosymbiotic theory is FALSE?

• A) Eukaryotes were formed from the union of small anaerobic cells by larger aerobic cells.
• B) The cristae of mitochondria evolved from the cytoplasmic membrane of prokaryotes.
• C) Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA and ribosomes.
• D) Mitochondria and chloroplasts can divide independently of the cell.
• E) The endosymbiotic theory is not universally accepted.

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