Out of the options provided, only the mitochondrion contains its own DNA (mtDNA). The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids. Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes. The Endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport. None of these latter organelles contain DNA.
Which one of the following cell organelles contains DNA?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2020 · Topic: Cell (Mitochondria: Structure, Cellular Respiration, and ATP Synthesis)
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