Which of the following statements does NOT provide evidence in support of the endosymbiotic origin of eukaryotic cells?

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This statement actually goes against the endosymbiotic theory as it implies that mitochondria can live independently of a eukaryotic host cell, while the theory proposes that they are derived from a once free-living bacteria that was engulfed by a host cell. The other three statements all provide evidence that supports the endosymbiotic origin of eukaryotic cells.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Provide Evidence in Support