Question

Why mitochondria are regarded as semi autonomous

Answer 1

Because michondria is the smallest cell of our body .

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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