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What is the name of the organelle which has its own genetic material (DNA)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Organelles**: Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform specific functions. They are membrane-bound and are primarily found in eukaryotic cells. 2. **Identifying Organelles with DNA**: Among the various organelles, some have their own genetic material (DNA). The two main organelles that possess their own DNA are mitochondria and chloroplasts. 3. **Mitochondria**: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are responsible for producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell. Mitochondria contain their own DNA and ribosomes, allowing them to synthesize some of their own proteins. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-CELL-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS-Competition Corner (M.C.Q)
  1. What is the name of the organelle which has its own genetic material (...

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  2. Which of these is not a cell organelle ?

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  3. The protoplasm is

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  4. Which type of plastid contains chlorophyll ?

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  5. which cell organelle is known as the power house of the cell ?

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  6. Where are chromosomes situated in a cell ?

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  7. Which cell structure is present in plant cells but not in animal cel...

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  8. Which organism is spindle -shaped ?

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  9. What is the smallest cell in the human body ?

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  10. Which organism uses pseudopodia to capture food ?

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  11. Which organism can change its shape ?

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  12. Which of the following is a multicellular organism ?

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  13. Which of the following is a unicellular organism?

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  14. What is the basic difference between an unicellular organism and a mu...

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  15. How many cells are present in a unicellular organism ?

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  16. Cell theory is proposed by Schleiden, Virchow, and

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  17. Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of all li...

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  18. What is one of the main postulates of the cell theory ?

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  19. In which year was the cell theory proposed ?

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  20. In which substance cells were first observed ?

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  21. In which year were the cells discovered first ?

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