There is a theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were originally free-living prokaryotes. It is thought that millions of years ago these free-living prokaryotes were taken into larger cells by endocytosis where, instead of being digested, they became functional organelles. Which features of mitochondria and chloroplasts support this theory? 1 Mitochondria and chloroplasts are surrounded by double membranes. 2 Mitochondria and chloroplasts have small, circular DNA. 3 Mitochondria and chloroplasts synthesise proteins.
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A: 1, 2 and 3
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