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Mitochondria — Structure & Function

By Gabi Slizewska

Mitochondria are unique organelles because they contain their own DNA! Scientists suggests that the mitochondrion was once a prokaryote that was ingested by another prokaryote. The mitochondrion survived and managed to incorporate itself into the cytoplasm. What is the name of this theory?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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