The endosymbiotic theory states that the mitochondria of eukaryotes are the evolutionary result of a Proto-eukaryotic cell engulfing an aerobic bacterium, which then evolved into the mitochondrion. Which characteristic of mitochondria supports this theory of development? A retention of a single layer membrane B retention of the chlorophyll pigments C retention of their own genome D retention of their own nucleus

The correct answer is - C. retention of their own genome.

Explanation:

The endosymbiotic theory is a theory that suggests that eukaryotic cells are developed from prokaryotic cells. According to this theory, organelles like mitochondria are developed in eukaryotic cells as the result of proteo-bacteria cells engulfing aerobic bacteria.

The evidence of this theory can be seen as the mitochondria has their own genome such as circular DNA and ribosomes as the prokaryotes.

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given bodies of water

pacific / arctic / indian / southern

[ a ] the caribbean sea

[ b ] the northern ocean

[ c ] the atlantic ocean

[ d ] the barents sea

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