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Among the given cytoplasmic organelles, (C) Mitochondria are considered to have originated from prokaryotic cells within eukaryotic cells. This concept is part of the endosymbiotic theory, which proposes that mitochondria were once free-living prokaryotes that entered into a symbiotic relationship with ancestral eukaryotic cells. Over time, these prokaryotes became integral components of eukaryotic cells, evolving into the mitochondria we observe today.
Why not the other options?
(A) Golgi bodies: These are membrane-bound organelles involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell. They are unique to eukaryotic cells and do not have a prokaryotic origin.
(B) Lysosomes: These organelles contain digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris. Lysosomes are exclusive to eukaryotic cells and did not originate from prokaryotes.
(D) Glyoxysomes: These are specialized peroxisomes found in plants, particularly in fat-storing tissues of germinating seeds, and are involved in the conversion of fat into sugar. They are not derived from prokaryotic cells.
Therefore, mitochondria are the organelles within eukaryotic cells that are considered to have a prokaryotic origin.
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