Which of the Following Is Evidence That Supports the Hypothesis

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence that supports the hypothesis that eukaryotic chloroplasts may have originated from cyanobacteria?

• A)Chloroplasts and cyanobacteria have similar DNA sequences for shared genes.
• B)Chloroplasts and cyanobacteria both have cell walls.
• C)Chloroplasts can leave the cell and function freely on their own.
• D)Chloroplasts and cyanobacteria have the same number of genes.

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