Chloroplast is called as a semi-autonomous organelle because

It showsATP production

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It shows DNA.

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They inherit from cell to cell

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They break down into two.

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Solution

The correct option is B It shows DNA.
Chloroplast is called as a semi-autonomous organelle because they have their own DNA and this DNA codes for some proteins used by the chloroplast

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Assertion Mitochondria and chloroplast are semi- autonomous organelles.
Reason They are formed by the division of pre-existing organelles

Assertion Mitochondria and chloroplast are semi- autonomous organelles.
Reason They have their own genetic material which codes for their proteins.

Assertion (A): Mitochondria and chloroplasts are semi-autonomous organelles.

Reason (R): They are formed by the division of pre-existing organelles, and also contain DNA but lack protein synthesising machinery.

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