Mitochondria evolution from a common ancestor

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The discussion centers on the evolution of mitochondria from a common ancestor, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotes. Participants clarify that while both eukaryotes and bacteria share certain cellular features, bacteria lack membrane-bound organelles, distinguishing them from eukaryotic cells. The conversation highlights the scientific consensus on evolution, contrasting it with religious interpretations that may distort facts. Key points include the origin of mitochondria as a result of a symbiotic relationship rather than direct descent from bacteria.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structures
  • Knowledge of cellular organelles and their functions
  • Familiarity with evolutionary biology concepts
  • Basic grasp of symbiotic relationships in biology
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  • Research the process of endosymbiosis in cellular evolution
  • Study the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
  • Explore the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration
  • Investigate the implications of mitochondrial DNA in evolutionary studies
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Biologists, evolutionary scientists, educators, and students interested in cellular evolution and the origins of mitochondria.

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So this morning, I wokeup and thought "mitochondria!" Weird huh? Why? Well, I thought of it as just another "proof" of evolution from a common ancestor. Not that anyone with an education should doubt it anyway, but just that we and bacteria have the same intracellular organelles should be pretty obvious we came from a common ancestor.

My favorite response in the science vs creation thing is that science has no agenda. All science cares about is truth and fact, to understand a process. Religion has to bend the truth to make it fit their agenda.
 
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We do not have the same intercellular organelles. Bacteria have no membrane bound organelles at all. I assume you were referring to the symbiotic relationship between what once was a bacteria (now mitochondria) and another prehistoric bacteria.

Nautica
 
I don't think bacteria are our ancestor. So it would be the symbiotic relationship of a eukaryotic cell with a prokaryote? And nautica is right, bacteria don't have any intracellular organelles.
 

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