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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21.2, Problem 5LO
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To describe: The hypothesis of serial endosymbiosis.

Concept introduction: The eukaryotic cells with a nucleus and internal membrane bound organelles evolved around 2 billion years ago. This is explained in the endosymbiotic theory. Endosymbiosis occurs when large cells are engulfed by small cells.

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Describe the hypothesis of serial endosymbiosis.
Select all of the following that provide evidence about the support to the Theory of Endosymbiosis. U U U Chloroplasts and mitochondria have their own DNA Chloroplasts and mitochondria are present in prokaryotic bacteria Chloroplasts and mitochondria are enclosed in a double membrane Chloroplasts and mitochondria divide by a process that closely resembles binary fission The DNA of chloroplasts and mitochondria is very similar to that of other free-living prokaryotes
Briefly describe the idea of Endosymbiosis and how it is associated with the formation of the first Eukaryotic cells.
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