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Question
Mitochondria are considered semi-autonomous because:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Mitochondria possess their own genetic material (mtDNA) and protein-synthesis machinery (ribosomes), allowing them to produce some of their own proteins and replicate independently of the cell cycle, though they rely on the nucleus for most proteins.
Hint
They have some, but not all, genetic independence.