Which statement is NOT correct when comparing mitochondria with the nucleus and the role DNA plays for both organelles.(1 point)

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Mitochondria are smaller than nuclei and contain enzymes required for energy production
Mitochondria are smaller than nuclei and contain enzymes required for energy production

The nucleus is the genetic storage organelle, protecting DNA from damage
The nucleus is the genetic storage organelle, protecting DNA from damage

All the DNA material in a cell remains in the nucleus
All the DNA material in a cell remains in the nucleus

Mitochondria need to keep some DNA to replicate independently of the cell to provide energy for the cell division process
Mitochondria need to keep some DNA to replicate independently of the cell to provide energy for the cell division process
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Answer 1

The statement that is NOT correct is:

All the DNA material in a cell remains in the nucleus.

This is incorrect because mitochondria have their own DNA (mtDNA) in addition to the nuclear DNA found in the nucleus. Mitochondrial DNA is important for the function of mitochondria and allows them to replicate independently of the cell.