Biology, asked by nainikamann, 8 hours ago

What are semi-autonomous organelles?
Why are mitochondria called 'semi-autonomous organelles'?​

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Answered by madhumitha4687
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Mitochondria are regarded as semi-autonomous organelle please due to the presence of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), that can replicate independently and synthesize their proteins with ribosomes. Mitochondrial DNA is known as Mt- DNA and ribosomes are called mitoribosomes.

Answered by chanannadiwal35
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Answer:

Hint:Semi-autonomous organelles are those which have their own DNA and they replicate independently and in the above-mentioned terms, the semi-autonomous organelle is known as the kitchen of the plant cells. Complete answer: ... Chloroplasts and mitochondria are the only two organelles who are semi-autonomous in nature.

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Explanation:

Mitochondria is a semi autonomous body as it contains its own DNA and ribosomes. The inner, folded membrane of mitochondria also contains ribosomes which is why it can synthesize its own proteins.

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