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Asked by Alison Marie on May 12, 2024

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Refer to the accompanying figure. Which organelle evolved from the photosynthetic bacteria?

A) Nucleus
B) Chloroplast
C) Food vacuole
D) Mitochondria
E) Endoplasmic reticulum

Photosynthetic Bacteria

Bacteria that produce their own food through photosynthesis, using light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Chloroplast

Organelles in plant and algal cells where photosynthesis takes place, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Organelle

One of the specialized structures within the cell, such as the mitochondria, Golgi complex, ribosomes, or contractile vacuole; many organelles are membrane-enclosed.

  • Describe the process and significance of the endosymbiont theory in the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
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Marrisa RudderMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Chloroplasts evolved from photosynthetic bacteria through a process called endosymbiosis, where a eukaryotic cell engulfed a photosynthetic bacterium that then became a permanent resident within the cell, evolving into modern-day chloroplasts.

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