NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes an endosymbiont?
A
A cell that lives within another cell
B
A cell capable of photosynthesis
C
The host cell that allows other cells to live in it
D
A cell capable of aerobic respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The prokaryotic cells that live inside eukaryotic cells are called endosymbionts. Endosymbiosis is a term used to describe two organisms living together with one inside the other. The word endosymbiont comes from two Greek root words: endo, meaning within, and symbios meaning, living together.

Detailed explanation-2: -A symbiotic relationship where one organism lives inside the other is known as endosymbiosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endosymbionts are organisms that form a symbiotic relationship with another cell or organism. Some endosymbionts can be found either inside cells (intracellular), while others attach to the surface of cells (extracellular). Symbiotic relationships are ones in which both parties benefit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The Endosymbiotic Theory states that the mitochondria and chloroplast in eukaryotic cells were once aerobic bacteria (prokaryote) that were ingested by a large anaerobic bacteria (prokaryote). The aerobic bacteria were initially free-living prokaryotes, before being ingested by anaerobic bacteria.

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