INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
MITOCHONDRIA
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Question
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The mitochondria has its own DNA
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although most DNA is packaged in chromosomes within the nucleus, mitochondria also have a small amount of their own DNA. This genetic material is known as mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes. They produce a specific protein mainly for making their own organelle. The DNA replicates independently.
Detailed explanation-3: -In addition, mitochondria are unique among the cytoplasmic organelles already discussed in that they contain their own DNA, which encodes tRNAs, rRNAs, and some mitochondrial proteins.
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