Question

The endosymbiotic theory provides an explanation for the origin of chloroplasts. Which trait of chloroplasts supports this explanation

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Endosymbiotic theory suggests that both mitochondria and chloroplasts were free living prokaryotes which adapted a symbiotic lifestyle with eukaryotic cells. Both mitochondria and chloroplast has their own genetic material and are quite similar to prokaryotic cells. These points support the theory.

Answer 3

Endosymbiotic theory suggests that both mitochondria and chloroplasts were free living prokaryotes which adapted a symbiotic lifestyle with eukaryotic cells. Both mitochondria and chloroplast has their own genetic material and are quite similar to prokaryotic cells.