Talk:Endosymbiotic theory

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 Definition Theory on the origins of mitochondria and plastids (e.g. chloroplasts), which are organelles of eukaryotic cells. [d] [e]
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Article seems to discuss only the mitochondrion, and there is quite a lot of work on the proto- plastids that should be added--perhaps it is elsewhere in WP?19:55, 18 November 2006 (CST)

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Clearly there should be a lot more on the chloroplasts, especially the secondary and tertiary events since their existence indicates that endosymbiosis is not a rare event. Chris Day (Talk) 16:25, 19 November 2006 (CST)