Biologymedium · Past Paper
Which organelle is considered semi-autonomous because it contains its own DNA and ribosomes?
ALysosome
BMitochondria
CVacuole
DGolgi body
✓ Correct Answer: B — Mitochondria
Mitochondria (and Chloroplasts) have their own circular DNA and can replicate independently within the cell.
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