How to Write an Essay on the Endosymbiotic Theory?

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The discussion focuses on writing an essay about the Endosymbiotic Theory, which explains the evolution of organelle-containing eukaryotic cells through the incorporation of symbionts from the domain Bacteria. Participants recommend utilizing resources such as PubMed for scholarly articles and reviews, including specific links to relevant studies and abstracts. Key references include a review article on PubMed Central and various abstracts from PubMed that provide foundational evidence for the theory. Wikipedia is also suggested as a starting point for general information.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Endosymbiotic Theory
  • Familiarity with academic research databases like PubMed
  • Ability to analyze scientific articles and abstracts
  • Basic knowledge of eukaryotic cell biology
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  • Research scholarly articles on PubMed regarding the Endosymbiotic Theory
  • Read the review article available on PubMed Central
  • Explore specific abstracts related to the Endosymbiotic Theory from PubMed
  • Review the Wikipedia page on the Endosymbiotic Theory for foundational knowledge
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Students, educators, and researchers in biology, particularly those studying cell biology and evolutionary theory, will benefit from this discussion.

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essay sucks... :cry: :cry:
i got an essay title which is endosymbiotic theory--the modern, or organelle-containing eukaryotic cell evolved in steps through the stable incorporation of chemo-organotrophic and phototrophic symbionts from the domain bacteria.
where should i start? i need to give evidence to support this theory, can anyone give me a clue? thanx
thanx :smile: :smile:
 
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A search on pubmed can give you some article to start with http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=search&term=endosymbiotic+theory

A review on endosymbiotic theory
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=11104819

These are abstract.
http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146%2Fannurev.genet.33.1.351
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=1292670
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=822529

Wikipedia can also get you started
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endosymbiotic_theory
 
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