Question

Can you name the two organelles we have studied that contain their own genetic material?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Mitochondria occur in the cells of plants and animals except for mammal RBCs & Bacteria.
2. They are colorless.
3. The shape is rod-like on sausage-shaped.
4. Mitochondria are sites of cellular respiration.
5. They are called the powerhouse of the cell because they synthesize energy-rich compounds ATP.
6. Energy stored in ATP is used by the cell.

Plastids:

1. Plastids occur in most plant cells and animal cells.
2. They have their own genome(DNA).
3. They are self-replicating (they have the power to divide).