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Organelle with DNA besides nucleus — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2001

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Which organelle in the cell, other than nucleus, contains DNA?

  1. Centriole
  2. Golgi apparatus
  3. Lysosome
  4. Mitochondrion

Explanation

Option (d) is correct
  • Mitochondrion contains its own DNA, known as mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), in addition to the DNA present in the nucleus.
Answer: (d) Mitochondrion
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