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And what about the mitochondria? That's a part of cells that's closely related to bacteria. They share almost the same genes. But acording to the theory some of them immigrated long ago into cells of other beings and helped them to survive.
Don't forget about plants' plastides (like chloroplasts). They're supposed to be descended from some sort of cyanobacterium.


The only known quantity that moves faster than
light is the office grapevine. (from Nan's fabulous Home series)