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The Evolutionary Journey to Eukaryotes: Complexity and Controversy
This chapter examines the evolutionary shift from simple prokaryotic cells to complex eukaryotic cells, emphasizing the interaction between archaea and bacteria that formed mitochondria. It addresses the complications of increasing cellular complexity and ongoing scientific debates about the sequencing of early eukaryotic evolution, noting the absence of definitive fossil evidence.