Which of the following is false about animal mitochondria?

a. Mitochondrial genes are transcribed in the mitochondria.
b. There are many copies of mtDNA in a cell.
c. Mitochondrial mRNAs are translated in the mitochondria.
d. Mitochondria have their own ribosomes.
e. Most mitochondrial proteins are coded by mitochondrial genes.


Ans: e

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