18. Which of the following is not an argument for the endosymbiotic theory of or
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18. Which of the following is not an argument for the endosymbiotic theory of organelle evolution? a. Mitochondria and plastids are about the same size as prokaryotic cells. b. Mitochondria and plastids have DNA and ribosomes similar to that of bacteria. c. Mitochondria and plastids both produce all the gene products they need to function. d. Mitochondrial and plastids are surrounded by two membranes, similar to grann negative bacteria e Mitochondria and chloroplasts divide by binary fission, similar to most bacteria.Explanation / Answer
Answer:
c. Mitochondria and plastids both produce all the gene products they need to function.
Explanation:
Nuclear DNA produce gene products that are needed by mitochondria and plastids.