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Well, mitochondria swam in what eventually became our eukaryotic cells billions of years ago and have there own DNA,RNA which means they're quite separate from us. They have a symboitic relationship with us, and we completely depend on them for oxygen
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Mitochondria are believed to have first evolved around 1.5 to 2 billion years ago from a symbiotic relationship between ancient prokaryotic organisms and the ancestors of modern eukaryotic cells. This event is known as endosymbiosis and played a crucial role in the evolution of complex life forms on Earth.
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What organism is the mitochondria in?
first mitochondria is an organism second a mitochondria can be in an animal cell
The first step in making a protein is to make a copy of what?
mitochondria
Why do scientists believe that mitochondria were separate organisms?
There are several reasons. First, mitochondria have a capsule around them very similar to bacterial capsules. Second, mitochondria are the only organelles in animal cells with their own genetic material. Third, mitochondria replicate themselves. Fourth, mitochondria are genetically similar to some bacteria.
What are factw about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitution support for the endosymbiont theorym?
There are three characteristics of mitochondria and chloroplasts that support this theory. First, both mitochondria and chloroplasts have two membranes surrounding them. Second, like prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts contain ribosomes, as well as a circular DNA molecules attached to their inner membranes. Third, mitochondria and chloroplasts are autonomous.
Why are mitochondria and plastids called semiautonomous membrane?
Mitochondria and Plastids are called semi-autonomous because thy have have their own genome (DNA) ,and are therefore self replicating and can live without the cell mechanism.
What organism is the mitochondria in?
first mitochondria is an organism second a mitochondria can be in an animal cell
Can mitochondria live now?
yes
What are the consequences of not having mitochondria?
No animal or plant cell can live for long without mitochondria.
What are synonyms of mitochondria?
Mitochondria are referred to as the "power houses" of cells. Without them, cells would not have the energy to function and live.
Where does mitochondria live?
They are in the cytoplams.There is no exact location in cytoplasm.
Where in the cell do the two stages of respiration occur?
The first stage of cellular respiration, glycolysis, occurs in the cytoplasm. All subsequent stages occur in the mitochondria.
If you die will your mitochondria die?
yes because they can't live if you aren't alive
The first step in making a protein is to make a copy of what?
mitochondria
Does the first stage take place in the mitochondria?
No, the first stage in respiration is takes place in the cytoplasm.
Why do scientists believe that mitochondria were separate organisms?
There are several reasons. First, mitochondria have a capsule around them very similar to bacterial capsules. Second, mitochondria are the only organelles in animal cells with their own genetic material. Third, mitochondria replicate themselves. Fourth, mitochondria are genetically similar to some bacteria.
What are factw about mitochondria and chloroplasts constitution support for the endosymbiont theorym?
There are three characteristics of mitochondria and chloroplasts that support this theory. First, both mitochondria and chloroplasts have two membranes surrounding them. Second, like prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts contain ribosomes, as well as a circular DNA molecules attached to their inner membranes. Third, mitochondria and chloroplasts are autonomous.
What is the organelle where respiration occurs?
Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.
