Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 14 • 062mde1 SE ECAD Fall 2025 - Q2 - NM-Biology - S1

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Answer

The origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts is explained.

Both organelles were free-living prokaryotes ingested by primitive eukaryotic cells.

Mitochondria and chloroplasts perform aerobic respiration; the host cell provides organic compounds for ATP production.

Eukaryotic cells contain mitochondria and chloroplasts, but these organelles function similar to bacterium, which are prokaryotes.

The Function of Organelles

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells