According to the endosymbiotic theory, which cellular process was involved in the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts? symbiosis phagocytosis endosymbiosis photosynthesis

Answer;

-Phagocytosis

Explanation;

-Endosymbiotic theory suggests that mitochondria and chloroplasts, rather than being derived from other eukaryotic cell structures, were once separate, independently living prokaryotes.

-The endosymbiotic theory describes how a large host cell and ingested bacteria could easily become dependent on one another for survival, resulting in a permanent relationship. Over millions of years of evolution, mitochondria and chloroplasts have become more specialized and today they cannot live outside the cell.

The correct answer is B) phagocytosis.

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