Question

Organelle other than nucleus, containing DNA is

• A. Endoplasmic reticulum
• B. Golgi apparatus
• C. Mitochondria
• D. Lysosome

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mitochondria

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In addition to the nucleus, mitochondria are additional organelles found in cells that house DNA.
2. Its DNA is also referred to as “mitochondrial DNA.”
3. The mitochondria are sometimes referred to as semi-autonomous organelles since their DNA is capable of self-replication and protein production.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. The endoplasmic reticulum is devoid of DNA.
2. DNA is mostly located in the nucleus, while it is also present in mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Option B:

The Golgi apparatus, which is a collection of vesicles and folded membranes found in the cytoplasm of the majority of eukaryotic cells, is responsible for the secretion and intracellular transport.

Option D:

The lysosome is an organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that houses membrane-bound degradative enzymes.

Final answer: Organelle other than the nucleus, containing DNA is Mitochondria.