Why Do Scientists Believe That Mitochondria May Have Evolved from Ancient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists believe that mitochondria may have evolved from ancient bacteria?

• A)because both have their own DNA and ribosomes
• B)because both have five chromosomes
• C)because both are surrounded by a cell wall
• D)because the shapes and size of both are exactly the same

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