Question

1. the diagram below shows a proposed theory of the origin of eukaryotic cells, called endosymbiosis. which of the following explains why cells that contained mitochondria - like organelles had an evolutionary advantage? a. they were able to photosynthesize b. they had more dna c. they were able to make more available energy d. they were able to immune to bacterial invasion.

Explanation:

Chloroplast - containing cells with photosynthesis ability had an evolutionary edge as it provided a new energy - production method. This was an important advantage in the evolution of eukaryotic cells according to the endosymbiosis theory.

Answer:

A. They were able to photosynthesize