Which of the following statements is consistent with the hypothesis that certain eukaryotic organelles originated as prokaryotic endosymbionts?

A) are roughly the same size as bacteria.
B) can be cultured on agar since they make all their own proteins.
C) contain circular DNA molecules.
D) have ribosomes that are similar to those of bacteria.
E) A, C, and D


Ans: E) A, C, and D

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