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A multiple origin for plastids and mitochondria.

P H Raven

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |August 14, 1970
    PubMed
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    Mitochondria and plastids likely originated as independent organisms, based on their similarities to prokaryotes. Numerous symbiotic relationships observed today suggest this evolutionary process is common.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell Biology
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Mitochondria and plastids are key eukaryotic organelles.
    • Homologies exist between these organelles and prokaryotic organisms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the evolutionary origins of mitochondria and plastids.
    • To investigate the role of symbiosis in organelle evolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of organelle and prokaryotic genetic and structural features.
    • Review of existing literature on symbiotic relationships in contemporary organisms.

    Main Results:

    • Significant homologies strongly support an independent origin for mitochondria and plastids.
    • Evidence suggests these organelles were once free-living prokaryotes.

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    Conclusions:

    • The endosymbiotic theory is strongly supported by observed homologies.
    • The prevalence of symbiosis facilitates the establishment of such evolutionary events.