Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Mitochondria That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of mitochondria that suggests that they might have evolved from free-living bacteria?

• A)Mitochondria have cell walls.
• B)The plasma membrane of a mitochondrion,forming the surface of this organelle,is the site of many important steps of cellular respiration.
• C)Mitochondria have their own DNA.
• D)Mitochondria rely upon proteins as their source of energy.

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