Q5 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (27 May) · Botany

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mitochondria?

  • A
    Possess single circular ds DNA
  • Correct answer
    B
    Contain 80 S ribosome
  • C
    Have their own specific enzymes
  • D
    Produce new mitochondria

Solution

Mitochondria possess their own circular DNA (mtDNA) which can replicate independently. mIDNA can produce its own $m$ RNA and protein and some of the enzymes required for functioning. They can produce new mitochondria by division or binary fission from pre-existing mitochondria. Mitochondria also have their own ribosomes but they are of 70 S type like that of prokaryotes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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