Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Question 24 • HVA 26-27 IM Biology A

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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.

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