In an animal cell, which among the following organelles has its own DNA?

Chloroplast

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Chromoplast

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Mitochondria

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Leucoplast

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Solution

The correct option is C Mitochondria
Mitochondria and plastids are semi autonomous cell organelles since they possess their own DNA and ribosomes. Chloroplasts, chromoplasts and leucoplasts are types of plastids and are absent in animal cells.

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