Historical event

Evolution of Mitochondria (Endosymbiosis)

Date: 1.5 billion years ago

The evolutionary process by which mitochondria became permanent residents of eukaryotic cells, enabling complex life.

Tags: mitochondria, endosymbiosis, evolution, eukaryotic cells, cellular respiration, atp, energy production, symbiosis, lynn margulis, prokaryotes, cellular evolution, organelles

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