Question

The two eukaryotic organelles responsible for cytoplasmic inheritance are

• A. nucleus and mitochondria
• B. lysosome and mitochondria
• C. chloroplast and Golgi body
• D. chloroplast and mitochondria

Answer 1

The correct option is D chloroplast and mitochondria

In eukaryotes, chloroplast and mitochondria are the two organelles that contain genetic material (DNA) apart from the nucleus. These organelles can pass to the next generation through cytoplasmic inheritance. As these organelles contain their own genetic material and are inherited through eggs they show a pattern of uniparental/maternal inheritance.