Mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes typically

A) are composed of primarily noncoding DNA.
B) encode all of the proteins needed for aerobic respiration and photosynthesis, respectively.
C) encode for ribosomal and transfer RNAs.
D) encode some of the proteins needed for aerobic respiration and photosynthesis, respectively.
E) encode some of the proteins needed for aerobic respiration and photosynthesis, respectively, as well as ribosomal and transfer RNA.


Answer: E

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