Why are chloroplast and mitochondria called semi autonomous organelle?
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Chloroplasts are called semi autonomous organelles because they have their own DNA. And this DNA codes for some proteins used by the chloroplast. Moreover, they can generate their own energy and do not necessarily need the cell. ... Chloroplasts and Mitochondria are the only two organelles having their own DNA....
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Because they have their own genetic material and are said to be 'semi-autonomous organelles' Chloroplast and mitochondria are called semi-autonomous organelles because they have their own genetic material (DNA) and are capable of synthesizing proteins required for their functioning
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