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Title: The endosymbiotic theory states that mitochondria originated from
Post by: Astatine on Apr 9, 2015
The endosymbiotic theory states that mitochondria originated from 
A) a routine step in evolution. 
B) the fusion of several prokaryotes. 
C) purple bacteria entering and remaining in the cytoplasm of another cell.   
D) the slow evolution of various organelles over millions of years, particularly during the time of the dinosaurs.   
E) a long, intense period of lightning.


Title: Re: The endosymbiotic theory states that mitochondria originated from
Post by: Lilligant on Apr 19, 2015
I believe the answer is C) purple bacteria entering and remaining in the cytoplasm of another cell.


Title: Re: The endosymbiotic theory states that mitochondria originated from
Post by: Astatine on Apr 20, 2015
Thanks for finding the answer, really appreciate it.


Title: Re: The endosymbiotic theory states that mitochondria originated from
Post by: Lilligant on Apr 21, 2015
Glad I could be of help.