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Assertion: Mitochondrial DNA is similar ...

Assertion: Mitochondrial DNA is similar to prokaryotic DNA.
Reason: Mitochondria are thought to have evolved from the prokaryotes.

A

these organelles contain cristae or thylakoids

B

these organelles contain electron transport chain

C

the genetic code in these organelles is same as in all organisms

D

the ribosomes in these organelles share properties with those of prokaryotes

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D
the ribosomes in these organelles share properties with those of prokaryotes
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