Three lines of evidence that support the endosymbiotic theory:
1. The presence of membrane- Organelles like mitochondria and plastids have their own cell membranes, just like a prokaryotic cell does,
2. The presence of DNA- Each of these organelles have its own DNA genome, like a bacteria's genome, but much smaller.
3. Reproduction (division)-Multiplication of the organelles occurs just like in bacteria, by division.
