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Endosymbiotic Theory. Lynn Margulis (1960’s) Ancestors of mitochondria and chloroplasts were engulfed by eukaryotic cells. Evidence – mitochondria and chloroplasts… Have double membranes Have their own DNA Reproduce on their own Have their own ribosomes.
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Endosymbiotic Theory • Lynn Margulis (1960’s) • Ancestors of mitochondria and chloroplasts were engulfed by eukaryotic cells. • Evidence – mitochondria and chloroplasts… • Have double membranes • Have their own DNA • Reproduce on their own • Have their own ribosomes