The Mitochondria of Eukaryotes Were Derived by Endosymbiosis from

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Multiple Choice

The mitochondria of eukaryotes were derived by endosymbiosis from

• A) proteobacteria.
• B) chemoheterotrophs.
• C) eukaryotes.
• D) archaea.
• E) viruses.

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