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Biology Question on Cell structure and organelles

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts both double membranes bound organelles.
Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared chloroplast. I
In the light of the above statements, choose the mis appropriate answer from the options given below

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

C

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

D

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Explanation

Solution

- Statement I is correct : Both mitochondria and chloroplasts are double-membrane bound organelles.

- Statement II is incorrect : The inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively more perme able compared to the inner membrane of chloroplasts, which is more selectively permeable.

Thus, the correct answer is: Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect.