Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 11TYU
Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the DNA sequence of ribosomal RNA gene of chloroplast will be same as the one in the plant nucleus or as that of a photosynthetic bacterium and what does it say about the evolution of photosynthesis.

Concept introduction:

The endosymbiotic theory says that the eukaryotes evolved from prokaryotes. The eukaryotic plant organelle, chloroplast was originally a photosynthetic prokaryote that was engulfed by another organism.

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