Question

“Endo” means “internal” or “within.” “Symbiosis” means “a mutually beneficial relationship.” How do modern cells demonstrate endosymbiosis?(1 point)
Responses

An amoeba-like organism engulfed prokaryotes, and they eventually became cells, one inside the other.
An amoeba-like organism engulfed prokaryotes, and they eventually became cells, one inside the other.

Cells benefit from one another by providing different functions and are found within organ systems of the body.
Cells benefit from one another by providing different functions and are found within organ systems of the body.

Organelles are inside cells and provide cells with energy and proteins, while the cellular membrane shelters the organelles.
Organelles are inside cells and provide cells with energy and proteins, while the cellular membrane shelters the organelles.

Cells are inside the body and work together to function as a whole organism.
Cells are inside the body and work together to function as a whole or

Answer 1

An amoeba-like organism engulfed prokaryotes, and they eventually became cells, one inside the other.

Explanation: This describes the endosymbiotic origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts—once free-living prokaryotes that were engulfed and became organelles (evidence: their own DNA, double membranes, and independent replication).