Mitochondria and chloroplast are
(a) Semi-autonomous organelles
(b) Formed by division of pre-existing organelles and they contain DNA but lack protein synthesizing machinery
Which one of the following options is correct

Options

A. Both (A) and (B) are correct
B. (B) is true but (A) is false
C. (A) is true but (B) is false
D. Both (A) and (B) are false

Answer

A

Explanation

Mitochondria and chloroplast are semi – autonomous organelle as they have their own DNA to replicate. Mitochondria and chloroplasts likely evolved from engulfed prokaryotes that once lived as independent organisms.