Which eukaryotic organelle(s) contain its/their own DNA?
A) chloroplasts only
B) endoplasmic reticulum only
C) mitochondria only
D) mitochondria and chloroplasts
E) mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts both contain their own DNA, which allows them to replicate independently of the cell's nucleus. This is a key piece of evidence supporting the endosymbiotic theory, which suggests that these organelles were once independent prokaryotic organisms.

Which Eukaryotic Organelle(s) Contain Its/their Own DNA