Which of the following organelles is semiautonomous?
A
Mitochondria
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B
Ribosomes
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C
Chloroplast
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D
Both (a) and (c)
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Solution
The correct option is D
Both (a) and (c)
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.