Eukaryotic Origins Flashcards
1
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Endosymbiotic theory
A
Eukaryotes are from a prokaryotic cell eating another one, in which they evolved over time into two separate cells.
2
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What features all support that mitochondria were once free-living prokaryotes?
A
They can divide on their own, they have their own circular DNA chromosome that carries genes, and they have special ribosomes and transfer RNAs.
3
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Plastid
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a group of related organelles in plant cells that are involved in the storage of starches, fats, proteins, and pigments.
