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BIO 101 Cell Structure and Function Objective Question

Question

Mitochondria reproduce by __________.
Options
A mitosis
B budding
C binary fission
Correct Answer
D fragmentation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondria divide independently of the cell via a process similar to bacterial binary fission, supporting the endosymbiotic theory.

Hint

The same method used by their prokaryotic ancestors.

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