Scientists Believe That Mitochondria May Have Evolved from Ancient Bacteria

question 86

Multiple Choice

Scientists believe that mitochondria may have evolved from ancient bacteria because ____.

• A) both are surrounded by a cell wall
• B) both have their own DNA and ribosomes
• C) the shapes and size of both are exactly the same
• D) both have cristae to increase surface area
• E) both have five chromosomes

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