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Can you name the two organelles we have studied that contains their own genetic material.

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Two cell organelles that contain their own genetic material are:
  • Mitochondria
  • Chloroplast​

Both mitochondria and chloroplast contain a circular DNA along with the ability to replicate using cellular enzymes. These are called extrachromosomal DNA as it is present apart from the chromosome. This genetic material also contains functional genes.


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