Which one of the following organelles can synthesise some of its own proteins?

Question

Which one of the following organelles can synthesise some of its own proteins? (A) Lysosome (B) Golgi apparatus (C) Vacuole (D) Mitochondrion

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Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes. Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis. Therefore, mitochondria are capable of making their own protein. Mitochondria are also capable of synthesising their own genetic material.

Q. Which one of the following organelles can synthesise some of its own proteins?

Lysosome

Golgi apparatus

Vacuole

Mitochondrion

Mitochondria have their own DNA and ribosomes. Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis. Therefore, mitochondria are capable of making their own protein. Mitochondria are also capable of synthesising their own genetic material.