How mitochondria is able to produce its own proteins?

They have their own DNA and ribosomes.

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They have specialized hormones.

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They divide the existing proteins.

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None of the above.

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The correct option is A They have their own DNA and ribosomes.
Mitochondria has its own DNA and ribosomes so they are able to produce specific proteins to meet their own requirements. They are also known as semi-autonomous organelle. In humans, 615 distinct types of proteins have been identified from cardiac mitochondria, whereas in rats 940 proteins have been reported.

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Q. Mitochondria cannot make their own proteins as they lack DNA and ribosomes.

Q. Mitochondria can make their own because they have their own DNA and .

Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA and ribosomes.

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

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