Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the theory for th

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Which of the following statements would not be consistent with the theory for the endosymbiotic origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

a. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA enclosed within a nuclear envelope.
b. The composition of the outer membrane of chloroplasts and mitochondria is similar to the plasma membrane of eukaryotic cells.
c. The composition of the inner membrane of chloroplasts and mitochondria is similar to the plasma membrane of prokaryotic cells.
d. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have some enzymes unique to them
e. Genes encodes within the mitochondria and chloroplast indicate a closer relationship to prokaryotes than do most nuclear genes.


Please explain. Thx

Explanation / Answer

The answer is not B. The bacteria that is engulfed becomes the mitochondria or chloroplasts and bacteria's DNA is not enclosed with a nuclear envelope. I hope this makes sense.

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