Scientists believe that mitochondria may have evolved from bacteria because
A) they both have cristae membranes.
B) mitochondria have their own DNA.
C) the shapes and sizes are exactly the same.
D) both are surrounded by a cell wall.
E) both can live independently.

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Mitochondria have their own DNA, which is similar to bacterial DNA, supporting the theory that they evolved from free-living bacteria through endosymbiosis.

Scientists Believe That Mitochondria May Have Evolved from Bacteria Because