Biologyhard · Past Paper
Which organelle is called the 'Cell within a cell'?
ANucleus
BMitochondria
CLysosome
DVacuole
✓ Correct Answer: B — Mitochondria
Mitochondria (and chloroplasts) are called this because they have their own DNA, ribosomes, and double membrane.
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