The endosymbiotic theory provides an explanation for the origin of chloroplasts. Which trait of chloroplasts supports this explanation?

Chloroplasts do not reproduce.

Chloroplasts rely on proteins that are made by the cell.

Chloroplasts are larger than prokaryotic cells.

Chloroplasts have their own DNA.

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Gerald Knapp

Biology

2 May, 11:00

The endosymbiotic theory provides an explanation for the origin of chloroplasts. Which trait of chloroplasts supports this explanation?

Chloroplasts do not reproduce.

Chloroplasts rely on proteins that are made by the cell.

Chloroplasts are larger than prokaryotic cells.

Chloroplasts have their own DNA.

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Answer is Chloroplasts have their own DNA.

Chloroplasts and mitochondria are the two cell organelles which have their own DNA. This DNA is separate from the DNA which is found in the nucleus of the cell. The DNA of both chloroplast and mitochondria can replicates and both can undergoes division. The DNA of both organelles produce many proteins and enzymes required for their function.