Question

The graphic below represents a theory proposed by Lynn Margulis. Which statement below best corresponds with this theory?

A. Eukaryotic organisms engulfed prokaryotic organisms, eventually developing into animals and plants.
B. Larger prokaryotes engulfed smaller prokaryotes, eventually developing into eukaryotic organisms.
C. Smaller prokaryotes engulfed larger prokaryotes, eventually developing into eukaryotic organisms.
D. Larger eukaryotes engulfed smaller eukaryotes, eventually developing into animals and plants.