Chloroplasts and mitochondria are MOST closely related to certain:
A)bacteria.
B)fungi.
C)single-celled eukaryotes.
D)archaea.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Chloroplasts and mitochondria have many similarities to certain types of bacteria, including their own genetic material, ability to replicate independently from the rest of the cell, and membrane structure. This supports the endosymbiotic theory in which these organelles originated from bacteria that were engulfed by ancient eukaryotic cells.

Chloroplasts and Mitochondria Are MOST Closely Related to Certain