Mitochondria is considered as a semi-autonomous cell organelle because:

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They posses the enzyme ATP synthetase.

They posses F0-F1 particle.

They can divide by fission.

The matrix possesses single circular DNA molecule, a few RNA molecules, ribosomes (70S) and the components required for the synthesis of proteins.

answer is D.

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Mitochondria is considered as a semi-autonomous cell organelle because the matrix possesses single circular DNA molecule, a few RNA molecules, ribosomes (70S) and the components required for the synthesis of proteins. Also, both transcription and translation take place in mitochondria. Hence they can synthesize some of their proteins and for other proteins they depend on nucleus.

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