Question

semi autonomous nature of mitochondria

Answer 1

Mitochondria is considered asautonomous cell organelle due to the following counts : Mitochondria have their own DNA which can replicate independently. The mitochondrial DNA produces its own mRNA, tRNA and rRNA. The organelles posses their own ribosomes, called mitoribosomes

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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