Question
Which pieces of evidence support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate cells? (Select the three correct answers.)(1 point)
Responses
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are found in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Responses
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are found in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The three pieces of evidence that support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate cells are:
1. They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
2. They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
3. They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
1. They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
2. They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
3. They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.