Endosymbiotic Theory Quiz

What does the endosymbiotic theory primarily explain?

• The origin of life on Earth

• The transition from prokaryotic to eukaryotic cells

• The formation of the solar system

• The evolution of multicellular organisms

How did cells likely acquire more membrane as they grew larger?

• Via invagination of the cellular membrane

• Through cell division

• By absorbing nutrients

• Through photosynthesis

According to the theory, what did mitochondria originate from?

• Engulfed bacteria

• Viruses

• Algae

• Fungi

Which of the following is evidence supporting the endosymbiotic theory?

• Chloroplasts are found in all cells

• Mitochondria have a double membrane

• Chloroplasts have a nuclear genome

• Mitochondria can photosynthesize

What is unique about the genetic material of mitochondria?

• It is identical to chloroplast DNA

• It is found in the cell membrane

• It is independent of the nuclear genome

• It is the same as the nuclear genome