Why do scientists believe that mitochondria may have evolved from ancient bacteria?

a. because both have their own DNA and ribosomes
b. because both have five chromosomes
c. because both are surrounded by a cell wall
d. because the shapes and size of both are exactly the same


Ans: a. because both have their own DNA and ribosomes

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