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nbme 11 genetic Q - the_kingxp - ArchivalUser - 04-13-2011
Why mitochondeia encode their own tRNA??
A) Mitochondria cant import proteins or RNA
B) Mitochondria produce large amounts of reactive oxygen species
C) Mitochondria use a non-standars genetic code
D) The unusally low mitochondrial PH hydrolysis nuclear-encoded tRNA
With explanation please
0 - ArchivalUser - 04-13-2011
Is it C? (mitochondrial DNA is circular like prokaryotes).
Please post your answer.