Mitochondria are thought to be the descendants of certain alpha proteobacteria.

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penguins

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on: Jul 18, 2013

Mitochondria are thought to be the descendants of certain alpha proteobacteria. They are, however, no longer able to lead independent lives because most genes originally present on their chromosome have moved to the nuclear genome. Which phenomenon accounts for the movement of these genes?
A) plasmolysis
B) conjugation
C) translation
D) endocytosis
E) horizontal gene transfer

Melanie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2013

Surely the answer is E. Bye!

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penguins

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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2013

Thank you so much.

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