Question

Mitochondria are also called semi autonomous organelles give reason

Answer 1

Mitochondria are known as semi-autonomous organelles because they are capable of producing some of their own proteins due to which they can synthesise food.

Answer 2

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Mitochondria is a semi autonomous body because:

<> Mitochondria have DNA of their own by which they can reproduce freely.

<> It also have their own ribosomes (i.e mitoribosomes).

<> They synthsize and make protein by their own within the cell nucleus.

<> They show internal growth.

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