Question

Which of the following organelles is/are semiautonomous?
(i) Mitochondria
(ii) Ribosomes
(iii) Chloroplasts
(iv) Lysosomes

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. Only (i)
• C. (i) and (iii)
• D. Only (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i) and (iii)

Mitochondria and chloroplast contain DNA. Since they have their own DNA, they are able to make some of their own proteins.Thus, they are called semi-autonomous organelles.