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Do Mitochondria have DNA?


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Explanation with a diagram:

  1. Since mitochondria have their own DNA, which is a short circular extranuclear DNA, they are called semi-autonomous organelles.
  2. Mitochondrial DNA is transferred from mother to daughter.

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Final answer: Mitochondria have DNA.


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