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The mitochondria contains a circular molecule of DNA that still codes for several proteins used by the mitochondria.

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Does a nucleus contain its own DNA?

Yes, a nucleus contains its own DNA. The DNA in the nucleus carries the genetic information necessary for cell functioning and is organized into chromosomes.


In humans is the nucleus the only compartment organelle that contains DNA?

No, the mitochondria also has its own DNA.


What contains their own DNA which encodes some of their proteins?

Chloroplasts; Mitochondrion


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What contains its own DNA and is believed to have come from the incorporation of prokaryotic cell into a eukaryotic cell millions of years ago?

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What has its own DNA independent of nuclear DNA?

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What is a non-living structure that contains DNA or RNA?

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What eukaryotic cell structure contains its own DNA?

The mitochondria in animal and plant cells and the chloroplasts in just plant cells. There is some talk about the centrioles having their own DNA, but, unlike the other organelles mentioned, no DNA from the centrioles has been isolated or sequenced.


What is the only organelle that has its own DNA that you can only get from your mom?

Mitochondria are the organelle that have their own DNA, which is inherited through the maternal line (from mother to child).


Which organelles contain DNA?

The nucleus and mitochondria are organelles that contain DNA. The nucleus contains the majority of the cell's DNA, while mitochondria have their own independent DNA apart from the cell's nuclear DNA.


A characteristic of a DNA molecule that is not a characteristic of a protein molecule is that the DNA molecule?

Well, isn't that just a happy little question! One characteristic of a DNA molecule that sets it apart from a protein molecule is its ability to store genetic information and pass it down through generations. DNA is like a beautiful, intricate blueprint for life, while proteins are like the talented workers that bring that blueprint to life in our bodies. Just remember, every molecule has its own special role to play in the wonderful world of science!