How to Write an Essay on the Endosymbiotic Theory?

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The discussion centers around the challenges of writing an essay on the endosymbiotic theory, which explains how eukaryotic cells evolved through the incorporation of symbiotic bacteria. Participants suggest starting points for research, emphasizing the importance of gathering evidence to support the theory. Key resources include PubMed for scholarly articles, specific reviews on the endosymbiotic theory, and Wikipedia for foundational information. These sources can provide valuable insights and references to help structure the essay effectively.
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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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