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Endometriosis: disease involving the inside lining of the uterus
Endoskeleton: internal skeleton
Endocardium: membrane that lines the inside of the heart
Endoplasm: inner layer of the cytoplasm in amoeba cells
What do you think the prefix "endo" means?
Let's break down endosymbiosis!
Symmetric: having the same parts facing each other
Sympathy: bringing people together with a common feeling
Symphony: full orchestra with instruments played together or at the same time
Symposium: a conference bringing many people together to discuss the same topics
What do you think the root word "sym" means?
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What does the root word "bio" means?
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Diagnosis: identification of a condition or problem that someone has
Osteoporosis: condition where bone density decreases
Metamorphosis: process of transformation from larval form to adult form
Fibrosis: condition where tissues of the lungs are thickened
What do you think the suffix "osis" means?
Put it all together now!
What do you think endosymbiosis means?
Complete Earth's Evolutionary Timeline by moving the events described below into the correct order, starting with the oldest event and ending with the most recent event.

Unicellular Prokaryotes (Bacteria)
Multicellular Eukaryotes (Animals and Plants)
Which of the following best describes the term "Endosymbiosis"?
The endosymbiotic theory explains how certain ancient prokaryotes evolved into more complex eukaryotes and also explains why we have bacteria, plant, and animal cells today.
Why is the evolution of viruses not included in the endosymbiotic theory?
Which cell organelle did the green, prokaryotic bacterial cells evolve into?
Which cell organelle did the purple, prokaryotic bacterial cells evolve into?
According to Endosymbiotic Theory, the organelles we now call "mitochondria" and "chloroplasts" were once...
What evidence do scientists use to support the endosymbiotic theory?
Select THREE correct answers.
In your own words, describe the 3 pieces of evidence scientists believe support the Endosymbiotic theory.


Based on the diagram, which organism evolved first?
In your own words, what does the endosymbiotic theory tell us?

Which cells are considered to be the oldest on Earth?
Which of the following best describes the function (job) of the ORANGE cell?
Which of the following best describes the function (job) of the GREEN cell?
Which of the following best describes the function (job) of the PURPLE cell?
"Endosymbiosis" refers to...
The green, prokaryotic bacterial cells evolved into , while the purple, prokaryotic bacterial cells evolved into .
The organelles we now call "mitochondria" and "chloroplasts" were once...
In summary, the "Endosymbiotic Theory"...
What is one piece of evidence supporting the endosymbiotic theory?

A cell can make more chloroplasts or mitochondria if they are destroyed.
Which of the following are TRUE of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Select TWO correct answers.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts have BOTH inner AND outer membranes.

The inner membrane of either the mitochondria or chloroplast is most closely related to...
Mitochondria and chloroplasts have BOTH inner AND outer membranes.

The outer membrane of either the mitochondria or chloroplast is most closely related to...
The process of endosymbiosis allows organisms to evolve and become better adapted to life on Earth.
Which statement is best supported by the diagram?