Refer to the diagram below showing the evolutionary tree of life. Which statement is supported by this diagram?
A) Plants contain chloroplasts but not mitochondria.
B) No members of Eukarya contain both mitochondria and chloroplasts.
C) Chloroplasts are found in bacteria.
D) Mitochondria evolved before chloroplasts.
E) Mitochondria are found in bacteria.

Question

Refer to the diagram below showing the evolutionary tree of life.  Which statement is supported by this diagram?
A) Plants contain chloroplasts but not mitochondria. 
B) No members of Eukarya contain both mitochondria and chloroplasts. 
C) Chloroplasts are found in bacteria. 
D) Mitochondria evolved before chloroplasts. 
E) Mitochondria are found in bacteria.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diagram suggests that the common ancestor of all eukaryotes had mitochondria, while chloroplasts evolved later in some lineages. Therefore, mitochondria evolved before chloroplasts. The diagram does not support options A, B, C, or E.

Refer to the Diagram Below Showing the Evolutionary Tree of Life