Question

Why mitochondria and plastids are called semi-autonomous organelle?

Answer 1

Answer:

They have there own genetic material in form of double stranded circular DNA called PLASMID.

But they are not independent and depends on cell nucleus for there activities.

Explanation:

Hence mitochondria and plastids like chloroplast are called Semi-autonomous organelles...

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:mitochondria and plastids are known as semi autonomous as both of these organelles have their own DNA and ribosomes, and are almost capable of sustaining themselves as single units