Mitochondria and chloroplast are considered to be endosymbionts of cell because they

Possess their own nucleic acid

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Have capacity of ATP synthesis

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Do not reproduce

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The correct option is A Possess their own nucleic acid
Mitochondria and chloroplast are the organelles which possess their own DNA and ribosomes and considered as endosymbionts of a cell. They are originated by the endosymbiosis fro proteobacteria and cyanobacteria respectively.

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