Check sibling questions

Can you name the two organelles we have studied that contain their own genetic material?

 

Answer:

Mitochondria and Plastids are two organelles that have their own genetic material (DNA). 

  • They both contain ribosomes which means they can make their own proteins ( in mitochondria) or glucose (in plastids) and don't necessarily require it from another organelle .
  1. Class 9
  2. Chapter 5 Class 9 - The Fundamental Unit of Life

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