Question

Why are mitochondria called semi-autonomous organelles?

Answer 1

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# MITOCHONDRIA

- Mitochondria contains itself " Double stranded CIRCULAR dna... AND RIBOSOMES ( 70 s) For " PROTEIN synthesis "

- SOME PROTEINS ARE " Self " Synthesised and " OTHER BY NUCLEUS"

- Due to this reason... They are

# SEMI - AUTONOMOUS ORGANELLE...

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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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