Biology
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Medium
Question
Ribosomes and DNA are also present in _________?
A
mitochondria
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B
golgi complex
C
endoplasmic reticulum
D
lysosomes
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A
mitochondria
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B
golgi complex
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C
endoplasmic reticulum
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D
lysosomes
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Explanation
Mitochondria contain their own DNA and ribosomes, allowing them to synthesize some of their own proteins independently of the cell's nucleus, which supports the theory that they evolved from free-living bacteria.