Question:

DNA is present is

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • Chromosomes and dictyosomes
  • Chloroplasts and lysosomes
  • Mitochondria and chloroplasts
  • Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
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The Correct Option is C

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In an eukaryotic cell DNA is found mainly in nucleus but mitochondria and chloroplasts both also contain a single copy of double stranded, circular DNA molecules. Due to presence of this DNA molecule mitochondria and chloroplasts are also known as semiautonomous organelles.
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