Endosymbiotic Theories of Organelles Revisited Retrospects and Prosp
This book re-examines the endosymbiotic theory, and presents various related theories and hypotheses since the first proposal in 1905 by a Russian biologist. It also demonstrates that Lynn Margulis’s contribution to the current endosymbiotic is less than
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Endosymbiotic Theories of Organelles Revisited Retrospects and Prospects
Endosymbiotic Theories of Organelles Revisited
Naoki Sato
Endosymbiotic Theories of Organelles Revisited Retrospects and Prospects
Naoki Sato Department of Life Sciences University of Tokyo Tokyo, Japan
ISBN 978-981-15-1160-8 ISBN 978-981-15-1161-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-1161-5 Based on a translation from the Japanese language edition: Revisiting Endosymbiotic Theories of Organelles: Retrospects and Prospects by Naoki Saito Copyright ©2018 Naoki Sato All Rights Reserved © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
The notion “endosymbiotic origin of organelles” is considered an accepted theory in cell biology that explains the origin of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells as well as the origin of chloroplasts in plant cells. Currently, it is explained in high-school textbooks as if it is an established biological fact. This is a point of discussion in this book. I found many nonspecialists having a serious misunderstanding that cyanobacterial cells are living within the plant cells. Evidently, cyanobacteria and chloroplasts are different. If these two entities were to be mixed up, the basis of cell biology would be collapsed. This is a critical point. How were endosymbiotic theories born? What was the evidence for the theories? How was “the endosymbiotic theory” established as part of the entire cell biology? What are the proofs for the theory in the current context of biology? Is there any room for doubt in the theory? I am trying to answer these questions one by one. This work is a composite of history of s
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