What organelle and function pair best explains their ability to divide?

A. chloroplasts and peroxisomes, because they both have their own DNA
B. peroxisomes and lysosomes are both derived from engulfed bacteria
C. ribosomes and mitochondria, as each is a result of regression theory
D. mitochondria and chloroplasts, due to their association with endosymbiosis theory


Answer: D

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