Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements does not provide evidence for the endosymbiotic theory?
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Endosymbiotic Theory
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Which theory proposes how the first eukaryotic cells evolved?
A
Cell Theory
B
Germ Theory
C
Theory of Evolution
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Endosymbiotic Theory
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Understand that the question is asking about a theory that explains the evolution of the first eukaryotic cells.
Recall that eukaryotic cells are complex cells with membrane-bound organelles, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
The Endosymbiotic Theory is the scientific theory that explains how eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic organisms. It suggests that certain organelles, like mitochondria and chloroplasts, were once free-living bacteria that were engulfed by a larger host cell.
According to the Endosymbiotic Theory, these engulfed bacteria formed a symbiotic relationship with the host cell, eventually becoming integral parts of the cell as organelles.
Recognize that the other theories listed (Cell Theory, Germ Theory, Theory of Evolution) do not specifically address the origin of eukaryotic cells. The Endosymbiotic Theory is the correct answer to the question.
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