An Organelle in a Newly Discovered Cell Contains Thylakoids, DNA

question 7

Multiple Choice

An organelle in a newly discovered cell contains thylakoids, DNA, and ribosomes. These findings suggest that this organelle is most likely similar to which of the following organelles?

• A) chloroplasts
• B) mitochondria
• C) lysosomes
• D) nuclei

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