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The two semi-autonomous organelles of a cell are:

Answer: Mitochondria and chloroplast.

  • A Nucleus and the ribosome
  • B Golgi body and the lysosome
  • C Mitochondria and chloroplast
  • D Vacuole and the peroxisome

Correct answer: C. Mitochondria and chloroplast

Explanation: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are semi-autonomous: they have their own circular DNA and 70S ribosomes and can divide on their own.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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