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astra-53
2 months ago
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In three to five sentences, explain the advantage of keeping some DNA needed by mitochondria in the cell’s nucleus and some in t

he mitochondria itself? Thank you in advance.
Biology
1 answer:
11111nata11111 [2.5K]2 months ago
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Johnston explains that retaining some genes within the mitochondria allows the cell to manage mitochondria on an individual basis, as essential proteins are synthesized right there. This form of localized regulation could similarly be advantageous for other cellular structures.
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