The correct answer is (ii) Mitochondria and Nucleus because both contain DNA. Other options are incorrect since ribosomes, Golgi bodies and lysosomes do not contain DNA.
Which of the following pairs of cell organelles contains DNA? (i) Chloroplasts, Ribosomes (ii) Mitochondria, Nucleus (iii) Golgi bodies, Ribosomes (iv) Nucleus, Lysosome
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The correct answer is (ii) Mitochondria and Nucleus. Both these organelles contain their own DNA. The nucleus stores most genetic information, while mitochondria have their own small circular DNA. Ribosomes, Golgi bodies and lysosomes do not contain DNA. Therefore, option (ii) correctly identifies organelles that possess genetic material.
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