Question

multiple choice 6.15 points which organism is most closely related to the ancestor of mitochondria? cyanobacteria foraminifera purple non - sulfer bacteria amoebazoa

Explanation:

The endosymbiotic theory suggests that mitochondria originated from an endosymbiotic relationship with purple non - sulfur bacteria. Purple non - sulfur bacteria are thought to be the closest relatives to the ancestral organism that gave rise to mitochondria. Cyanobacteria are related to the origin of chloroplasts, while Foraminifera and Amoebozoa are eukaryotic groups not directly related to the mitochondrial ancestor.

Answer:

C. Purple non - sulfur Bacteria