AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA). Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nucleus. Known as the cell’s “command center, ” the nucleus is a large organelle that stores the cell’s DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

Detailed explanation-3: -The nucleolus contains DNA, RNA and proteins. It is a ribosome factory.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA Can Be Found in Which Three Organelles? As described above, DNA can be found in three organelles: the nucleus, mitochondrion, and chloroplast. Only eukaryotes have a nucleus, which is a large structure that’s surrounded by a membrane. Nuclear DNA comes in the form of long, linear pieces of DNA called chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The three organelles that contain DNA are the nucleus, mitochondria and chloroplasts. Organelles are membrane-bound subunits within a cell–analogous to organs in the body–that perform specific functions. The nucleus is the control center of the cell, and houses genetic information.