Although most of an individual's DNA is contained in the cell nucleus, some is also contained in the:
A) ribosomes
B) mitochondria
C) endoplasmic reticulum
D) cell membrane

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Some of an individual's DNA is contained in the mitochondria, which are organelles responsible for energy production within the cell. Mitochondria have their own small circular DNA separate from the nuclear DNA. The other options do not contain DNA. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport within the cell, and the cell membrane is mainly composed of lipids and proteins, but does not contain DNA.

Although Most of an Individual's DNA Is Contained in the Cell