Which of the following organelles were once independent prokaryote organisms?
A) Mitochondria and lysosomes
B) Mitochondria and chloroplasts
C) Chloroplasts and Golgi apparatus
D) Golgi apparatus and ribosomes
E) Ribosomes and lysosomes

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once independent prokaryote organisms that were engulfed by early eukaryotic cells in a process called endosymbiosis. This is supported by the fact that they have their own DNA, reproduce independently, and have a double membrane system that is similar to some prokaryotes.

Which of the Following Organelles Were Once Independent Prokaryote Organisms