NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
DNA is found in which cell organelle
A
Ribosomes
B
Lysosomes
C
Nucleus
D
Cytoplasm
Explanation: 

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: -Answer and Explanation: Two organelles that contain DNA are mitochondria and chloroplasts. Mitochondria function to make energy for the cell through cellular respiration, and chloroplasts make energy from sunlight through photosynthesis.

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