Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
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Define endosymbiosis.
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Ch. 3.1 - Explain why cells are the basic unit of life.Ch. 3.1 - List the basic principles of the cell theory.Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 3.1 - Prob. 1QTCCh. 3.1 - Prob. 2QTCCh. 3.1 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 3.1 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 3.1 - 3. Describe the metabolic challenges of a large...Ch. 3.2 - Describe the fundamental components of a bacterial...Ch. 3.2 - Identify the key differences between the archaea...
Ch. 3.2 - Explain the function of the plasma membrane.Ch. 3.2 - Identify the key bacterial structures and their...Ch. 3.2 - Explain the general differences between a...Ch. 3.3 - Recognize the structure and function of the...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 3.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 3.3 - Explain the function of the cell wall in...Ch. 3.3 - Describe how the endomembrane system acts as a...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 3.4 - Compare and contrast the structural differences...Ch. 3.4 - Identify the cellular structures that are composed...Ch. 3.4 - Explain the purpose of cilia, flagella, and...Ch. 3.4 - Identify the structural makeup of actin filaments,...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 3.4 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 3.5 - Define endosymbiosis.Ch. 3.5 - Describe how the endosymbiotic theory explains...Ch. 3.5 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 3.5 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 3 - Prob. S1.2BYBCh. 3 - Prob. S2.3BYBCh. 3 - Prob. S2.6BYBCh. 3 - The cell theory states: a. Cells form as...Ch. 3 - As the size of a cell decreases, the ratio of its...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3ACh. 3 - Prob. 4ACh. 3 - Small circular pieces of DNA that are found in the...Ch. 3 - Eukaryotic cells contain a. a nucleus b. DNA c....Ch. 3 - The combination of DNA and protein in the nucleus...Ch. 3 - Prob. 8ACh. 3 - Prob. 9ACh. 3 - Prob. 10ACh. 3 - Prob. 11ACh. 3 - Prob. 12ACh. 3 - Prob. 13ACh. 3 - Prob. 14ACh. 3 - Prob. 1TCCh. 3 - Why does the science of synthetic biology still...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3TC
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- Define endosymbiosis and the reason why it is considered to be the source of eukaryotic diversity.arrow_forwardExplain what is meant by endosymbiotic theory.arrow_forwardThe organism represented below is multicellular, heterotrophic, and completely aquatic. - Offspring resulting from only the process of mitotic cell division Which other characteristics could be used to descri this organism? A) reproduces in a water habitat and is a producer B) carries out photosynthesis and needs oxygen C) deposits cellular wastes on land and decompos dead organisms D) reproduces asexually and is a consumerarrow_forward
- Which of the following are lines of evidence for endosymbiosis? Inner membranes are similar to plasma membranes of prokaryotes O DNA structure in chloroplasts and mitochondria are similar to that of prokaryotes Mitochondrial ribosomes are more similar to prokaryotic than eukaryotic ribosomes O The DNA found in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell is very similar to that of prokaryotes.arrow_forwardExplain why the process of endosymbiosis can be viewed asboth an ancient event and a more recent event. What advantages could endosymbiosis give to both the endosymbiontand the host?arrow_forwardThe concept of endosymbiosis as applied to chloroplast and mitochondria found in eukaryotes: a) is based on evidence that Chloroplasts and Mitochondria were originally prokaryotes, b) changes present day animals into plants, c) explains how chemical evolution caused the appearance of life, d) allowed chloroplasts to carry out aerobic metabolism, e) all are true.arrow_forward
- Which of these would be evidence against endosymbiosis? a) chloroplast have their own DNA O b) their structure resembles that of prokaryotes O c) the presence of one membrane O d) chloroplast resemble cyanobacteriaarrow_forwardExplain why some scientists think centrioles might have arisen by endosymbiosis.arrow_forwardWhat evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory?arrow_forward
- Which of the following statements supports the endosymbiosis theory (select all that apply) Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own ribosomes. The mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes are circular. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have double membranes. Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA.arrow_forwardDescribe the similarities and differences between a mutualisticendosymbiont and a parasitic endosymbiont.arrow_forwardWhen an organism breaks into a number of parts and each part develop into an individual, it is called –a) Buddingb) Binary fissionc) Regenerationd) Spore formationarrow_forward
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