Question

Why mitochonondria is called as semi-autonomous organelle.Name another organelle reffered to as semi-autonomous

Answer 1

Hi friend!

Mitochondria is known as semi - autonomous organelle. Why?

It is known as semi-autonomous as it has its own DNA{Dieoxy robot nucleic acid} and has its own ribosomes.

Mitochondria prepares it's own protiens by the ribosomes it's have. And also as it has own DNA so it is known as semi-autonomous.

Another organnel which is known as semi-autonomous is PLASTIDS. As it too have its own ribosomes and DNA.

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Answer 2

Hey there!

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.

Another organelle = Chloroplast.

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