Which organelle in the cell, other than nucleus, contains DNA? [2001] - PMF IAS

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

Centriole
Golgi apparatus
Lysosome
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