What theory was developed around the idea that some eukaryotic organelles evolved from prokaryotic organisms?

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Carlie Wiggins

Biology

2 December, 06:14

What theory was developed around the idea that some eukaryotic organelles evolved from prokaryotic organisms?

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Zaire Mcbride · Answer 1

The theory would be endosymbiont theory. It was developed on the idea that some eukaryotic organelles come from prokaryotic organisms. It is also known as symbiogenesis. This theory says that these organelles were first from prokaryotic cells that is living inside a host cell.