It Is Believed That Mitochondria Were Acquired by Primitive Eukaryotic

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Essay

It is believed that mitochondria were acquired by primitive eukaryotic cells before chloroplasts were. What is the evidence for this?

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Definitions:

Carnivorous Predators

Organisms that derive their nutrition by consuming other animals. They have adaptations that allow them to capture and digest their prey.

Scavengers

Organisms that feed on dead or decaying organic matter, playing an important role in the ecosystem by helping to dispose of waste and recycle nutrients.

Radial Symmetry

A symmetry in which body parts are arranged around a central axis, so that any vertical cut through the axis results in identical halves, common in many invertebrates.

Nutrient Uptake

The process by which organisms obtain nutrients from their environment, essential for growth and maintenance.