STANDARDBotany-Cell Biology

STANDARD Botany Cell Organelles Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium

Assertion : Mitochondria and chloroplasts are semiautonomous organelles. Reason : They are formed by the division of pre-existing organelles as well as contain DNA but lack protein synthesizing machinery

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

D

If both the assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondria and chloroplast have their own DNA and protein-synthesizing machinery, which is why they are referred to as semi-autonomous organelles. They likely evolved from engulfed prokaryotes that once lived as independent organisms.

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