Answer to Question #32498 in Biology for Sumit

Question

Describe some of the features of cells that suggest that all living organisms are derived from a common ancestor.

Answer 1

All living organisms consist of the cells which have many similar features. For example, all cells have similar organisation: they have membrane, nuclei acid, ribosomes, protoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus and other. All of this organels have similar functions: membrane protects cells from mechanical damage and performs the barrier function; nuclei acid contain genetic material; on the ribosomes takes place the process of translation and protein synthesis; in the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus take place the process of metabolism of different substance and removing of the waste products from the cells.&