Question

Which statement is evidence used to support the endosymbiotic theory?



Mitochondria and chloroplasts contain their own DNA.


Mitochondria and chloroplasts are surrounded by one membrane.


Mitochondria and chloroplasts reproduce similar to eukaryotic cells: through mitosis.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. The evidence that is used to support to support the endosymbiotic theory is that the mitochondria and chloroplasts contain their own DNA. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Answer 2

Answer;

Mitochondria and chloroplasts contain their own DNA.

Explanation;

-Mitochondria and chloroplasts have striking similarities to bacteria cells. They have their own DNA, which is separate from the DNA found in the nucleus of the cell.

-From the Endosymbiotic theory, even though both organelles are found in eukaryotic cells, both mitochondria and chloroplast have characteristics often found in prokaryotic cells. These prokaryotic cell characteristics include: an enclosed double membrane, circular DNA, and bacteria-like ribosomes.