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Biology Question on Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Extranuclear chromosomes occur in

A

Peroxisome, Ribosome

B

Chloroplast and Mitochondria

C

Mitochondria and Ribosome

D

Chloroplast and Lysosome

Answer

Chloroplast and Mitochondria

Explanation

Solution

Extranuclear chromosomes are found in organelles like chloroplasts and mitochondria, which have their own DNA separate from the nuclear DNA. These organelles are believed to have originated from ancient symbiotic bacteria and still retain their own genetic material for some essential functions. So, the correct option is (B): Chloroplast and Mitochondria