Circular DNA molecules are commonly found in which plant cell compartments?
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Correct answer: Chloroplasts and Mitochondria
Both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain their own genomes, which are typically circular and double-stranded. This reflects their endosymbiotic bacterial origins.
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