Refer to the Figure, Which Shows Endosymbiotic Events in the Evolution

question 144

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure, which shows endosymbiotic events in the evolution of chloroplasts. Which statement concerning the events shown in part B of the figure is false?

• A) The engulfed cell possessed DNA prior to the endosymbiosis.
• B) The engulfing cell possessed DNA prior to the endosymbiosis.
• C) The engulfed cell was photosynthetic.
• D) The engulfed cell was a prokaryote.
• E) The events required a flexible cell membrane in the engulfing cell.

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