All of the Following Are Evidence in Support of the Endosymbiotic

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following are evidence in support of the endosymbiotic origin of mitochondria, except?

• A) Mitochondiral genetic codes (codons) are related to each other across phyla, and are distinct from nuclear genetic codes.
• B) Mitochondria maintain their own DNA.
• C) Transcription in mitochondria is performed by an enzyme similar to bacterial RNA polymerase.
• D) Yeast cells can live without mitochondria.
• E) Mitochondria have a double membrane.

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Definitions:

Data

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Anonymous

Being unnamed or not identified by name, often used to maintain privacy or confidentiality.

Double-Blind Procedures

A study design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Experimenter Bias

The potential influence that a researcher's expectations or preferences may have on the outcome of an experiment, often unconsciously affecting the results.