Which organelles of a cell possess their own DNA?
A) Lysosomes and plasma membrane
B) Mitochondria and chloroplasts
C) The Golgi apparatus and ribosomes

Question

Which organelles of a cell possess their own DNA?
A) Lysosomes and plasma membrane
B) Mitochondria and chloroplasts
C) The Golgi apparatus and ribosomes

anonymous · Answer

i know its not A, but i think it might be B

caozeyuan · Answer

yes, it's b

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!

caozeyuan · Answer

scientist hypothesized that back in ancient times, some bacteria infected Euk. cell , but incorporate into them at last. That's the origin of mito. and chloro. , and explains why did the DNA come from

anonymous · Answer

Read about Endosymbiotic theory..You'll understand better..:)

anonymous · Answer

ohhhh ok! i get it now! thanks!! @Ryaan ok will do thanks you!!

anonymous · Answer

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/organelles/ No problem.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for sharing that site, Ryaan! It was interesting and now of course I can tell the answer is B :)