MCQ
Q.
Which cell organelles have its own DNA?
Correct Answer: D
The correct answer is Both 2 and 3.
Key Points
- Both mitochondria and chloroplasts possess their own genetic material thus, they are called as semi-autonomous organelles.
- The mitochondrial DNA and plastid DNA possess genes which produce the proteins necessary for the functioning of mitochondria and chloroplasts respectively.

- Mitochondria (sing.: mitochondrion), unless specifically stained, are not easily visible under the microscope.
- The number of mitochondria per cell is variable depending on the physiological activity of the cells.
- In terms of shape and size also, a considerable degree of variability is observed.
- Typically it is sausage-shaped or cylindrical having a diameter of 0.2-1.0µm (average 0.5µm) and length 1.0-4.1µm.
- Each mitochondrion is a double membrane-bound structure with the outer membrane and the inner membrane dividing its lumen distinctly into two aqueous compartments, i.e. the outer compartment and the inner compartment.

