What Property Would Lead Scientists to Believe That Mitochondria Once

question 72

Multiple Choice

What property would lead scientists to believe that mitochondria once existed as separate bacteria?

• A)They have a size similar to bacteria.
• B)They have their own DNA.
• C)Their biochemistry is different from other parts of a cell.
• D)More than one answer is correct.

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Definitions:

Contingent Liability

A contingent liability is a potential financial obligation that may arise depending on the outcome of an uncertain future event.

Accrual

A bookkeeping approach that logs income and expenditures at the time they occur, irrespective of the timing of actual cash transactions.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presenting the financial results and health of the entity.

Onerous Contract

A contract in which the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received under it.