The evolutionary origin of mitochondria is demonstrated by which of the following key genomic characteristics?
A. variable numbers of protein-encoding genes
B. large stretches of AT-rich DNA
C. linear and circular genome structure in different organisms
D. rRNA genes most closely related to Bacteria
Answer:D
The evolutionary origin of mitochondria is demonstrated by which of the following key genomic characteristics?
A. variable numbers of protein-encoding genes B. large stretches of AT-rich DNA C. linear and circular genome structure in different organisms D. rRNA genes most closely related to Bacteria