Question

Give examples of two organelles that have their own DNA.

Answer 1

Chloroplast:

1. Chloroplast is found only in plant cells.
2. It contains its own genome (DNA) apart from the cell nucleus.
3. It has also its own ribosome and conducts protein synthesis.

Mitochondria:

1. Mitochondria is the hub of a cell's energy production.
2. Mitochondria contain a small amount of their own DNA.
3. It is broadly referred to as mtDNA.