Which statement best describes the origin of eukaryotes?

The endosymbiotic theory explains eukaryote origins: an early cell, probably related to Archaea, engulfed bacteria that eventually became organelles such as mitochondria. This is best described by choice C. Choice B is less accurate because it does not specify that bacteria were engulfed and became part of the early eukaryotic cell.

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