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Question 2: Core Biological Processes

a) The endosymbiotic theory explains how the origins of life led to diversification seen in the three domains.

State the endosymbiotic theory.

Describe how membrane bound organelles support the theory, include one specific organelle example.

b) Biological processes that are conserved across domains support the idea of common ancestry.

Explain why protein synthesis is a core biological process.

Describe two ways that protein synthesis differs in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Explain how these differences support the endosymbiotic theory and the concept of a common ancestor.