Five Observations of Modern Cells Are Listed

question 106

Multiple Choice

Five observations of modern cells are listed.Which observation best supports the endosymbiosis theory?

• A) The nuclear envelope in eukaryotic cells consists of two membranes.
• B) Some eukaryotic cells such as human red blood cells do not have mitochondria.
• C) Mitochondria and chloroplasts cannot survive on their own when removed from their host cells.
• D) Examples exist of both prokaryotes and eukaryotes capable of carrying out photosynthesis.
• E) Mitochondria present in all eukaryotes carry out the same function.

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