Question

What makes mitochondria semi-autonomous in nature?​

Answer 1

Mitochondria is semi-autonomous because :-

• It contain their own DNA.
• Having cytochromes ETS for ATP synthesis.
• Mitochondria is arise from pre existing ones from division i.e.

not de novo.

• Having DNA forming protien used in making their own membranes. But enzymes in mitochondria are coded by nuclear DNA ( therefore mitochondria is not fully autonomus it is semiautonomus).