Which Theory States That Eukaryotic Organelles Originated as Prokaryotes That

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Multiple Choice

Which theory states that eukaryotic organelles originated as prokaryotes that survived ingestion by a host cell and ultimately evolved mutualistic relationships with the host cell?

• A) endosymbiont theory
• B) heterosymbiont theory
• C) obligative symbiotic theory
• D) facultative symbiotic theory
• E) autotrophic symbiotic theory

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