Which one of the following statements DOES NOT support the Endosymbiotic Theory for the origin of mitochondria?

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This statement does not directly support the Endosymbiotic Theory as it only indicates that the replication of mitochondria is synchronized with the replication of the nucleus, which could potentially be a result of evolutionary adaptation rather than evidence of a symbiotic relationship. In contrast, choices A, B, C, and E all provide evidence that supports the Endosymbiotic Theory, such as the fact that mitochondria replicate by binary fission, contain DNA and lipids similar to bacterial DNA and lipids, and share similar shape and size characteristics with bacteria.

Which One of the Following Statements DOES NOT Support the Endosymbiotic