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Why do scientists believe that mitochondria may have been invaders of early cells?
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∙ 12y ago
Scientists believe this because DNA is found in mitochondrion, like a nucleus, and are also used in cells to create energy using ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Mitochonrion are very similar to prokaryotes, or cells with no nucleus- like bacteria. It is because of this reason that some scientists think that they originated from endosymbiotic prokaryotes. These are prokaryotes that live within another cell. They hypothesise that mitochondrion entered other cells, then gradually began to function FOR the cell, carrying out processes like the host cell's own organelles.
Sorry if this is dodgy or anything, I've only just learnt this stuff. :)
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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.
Muscle cells have a lot of what to give them energy?
Mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles specialized for synthesizing ATP.
Many scientists think that early aerobic prokaryotes invaded larger cells and eventually gave rise to?
mitochondria
Where do scientists believe where cells first formed?
prokataryotic and autotrophic
DO prokaryotic cells have mitochondria?
No.. only eukaryotic cells have 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 is a cells mitochondria?
Mitochondria are the cells source of energy. I believe that it takes protein and turns it into energy for the cell.
What is mitochondria's organ?
I believe you are confused. Mitochondria are organelles within (all) your cells.
Which organelle help provide cells with energy?
mitochondria and chloroplasts
Muscle cells have a lot of what to give them energy?
Mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles specialized for synthesizing ATP.
Many scientists think that early aerobic prokaryotes invaded larger cells and eventually gave rise to?
mitochondria
Where do scientists believe where cells first formed?
prokataryotic and autotrophic
DO prokaryotic cells have mitochondria?
No.. only eukaryotic cells have mitochondria...
What enzyme is present in cancer cells which scientists believe allows the cancer cells?
D. Telomerase
What Cells do not have have Nuclei or Mitochondria?
Red blood cells do not have nuclei or mitochondria.
Do snakes have a mitochondria?
yes snake CELLS do have a mitochondria, and the cells are inside the snake so technically the snake does have a mitochondria.
Do amoeba have mitochondria?
Amoeba are eukariyotic cells.So they have mitochondria.
