Can I read Endosymbiotic Theory Overview on EtoBox?
Endosymbiotic Theory Overview by sidane1072 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Endosymbiotic Theory Overview about?
Endosymbiotic theory proposes that eukaryotic cells originated from ancient communities of organisms living together, with some taking up permanent residence inside others as mitochondria and chloroplasts. Evidence for the theory includes the similarity in size and autonomous protein synthesis of mitochondria and chloroplasts to bacteria, as well as their use of 70s ribosomes and division by binary fission like bacteria. However, critics point out that mitochondria and chloroplasts contain introns and canno
- Author
- sidane1072
- Language
- EN