Select ALL of the following which apply. Endosymbiotic gene transfer (EGT): is t
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Select ALL of the following which apply. Endosymbiotic gene transfer (EGT): is the main evidence to support the endosymbiont theory of the origin of mitochondria. often results in defects or dysfunctions in muscle and nerve tissues. is a consequence of heteroplasmy. occurs due to the way in which mitochondria replicate by binary fission. has resulted in a large reduction in the number of genes in the genomes of mitochondria and plastids. is more likely to occur with genes encoding for proteins that are difficult to import across membranes. is a type of therapy which can assist in cases of human mitochondrial disease. is a special case of horizontal gene transfer. involves movement of genes from the genomes of organelles (mitochondria and plastids) into the eukaryotic, host cell nuclear genome.Explanation / Answer
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Endosymbiotic gene transfer ( options that are applicable for EGT)
1. EGT is the main evidence to support the endosymbiont theory of the origin of mitochondria
2. is a consequence of heteroplasmy (more than one organellar genome)
3. occurs due to the way in which mitochondria replicate by binary fission.
4. is a type of therapy which can assist in case of human mitochondrial disease
5. is a special case of horizontal gene transfer