Endosymbiosis of a photosynthetic bacterial cell is widely accepted as an explanation for the development of chloroplasts. The presence of these endosymbiotic bacteria provided a cell with the
Advantage of ______.

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The endosymbiosis of a photosynthetic bacterial cell leading to the development of chloroplasts provided the host cell with the ability to perform photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy, thereby offering a significant evolutionary advantage.

Endosymbiosis of a Photosynthetic Bacterial Cell Is Widely Accepted as an Explanation