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Among followings which cellular organelle contains clrcular DNA similar to those found in bacteria?

Correct answer: B. Chloroplast

  • A. Ribosomes
  • B. Chloroplast
  • C. Lysosome
  • D. Nucleus

Explanation

According to the endosymbiotic hypothesis, chloroplasts are believed to be symbiotically originated from bacteria. They have their own circular DNA and 70S ribosomes, just like bacteria.

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