Can someone briefly explain the endosymbiosis theory?

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Can someone briefly explain the endosymbiosis theory?

2007-01-08 12:31:57 · 3 answers · asked by brooklyntrail 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Endosymbiosis is a theory that states that mitochondria and chloroplast were once one organism. It has evolved into what they both are today except mitochondria in humans and chloroplast in plants.

2007-01-11 07:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by madeulo0k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Simply stated, the theory of endosymbiosis is the concept that mitochondria and chloroplasts are the result of years of evolution initiated by the endocytosis of bacteria and blue-green algae which, instead of becoming digested, became symbiotic.

2007-01-08 20:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by marytormeye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

what!?!?!

2007-01-08 20:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by amanda h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋