According to endosymbiotic theory mitochondria is

Correct answer: D. Photosynthetic bacteria undergoes photosynthesis

  • A. Cellular body which produce energy
  • B. Anaerobic bacteria which produces energy
  • C. Aerobic bacteria which produces energy
  • D. Photosynthetic bacteria undergoes photosynthesis

Explanation

According to this hypothesis, the aerobic bacteria developed into mitochondria, which are the sites of aerobic respiration and most energy conversion in eukaryotic cells. The possession of these mitochondria like endosymbionts brought the advantage of aerobic respiration to the host.

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