Mitochondria and Symbiosis
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00:05 - 00:56
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A brief lesson on the origin of mitochondria and symbiosis.

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Hank explains the function of mitochondria and what makes it so cool. He also explains how scientists can find out our ancestors using mitochondrial DNA.
Brian Cox explains the origin of the mitochondrial symbiotic relationship with the cell. He starts with introducing the nucleus and gives context to the early cell types - prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Brian then explains what scientists believe was the beginning of a symbiotic relationship where a bacteria enters an archaea. 
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