Zoology · Reproductive Health

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 187

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.

In the light of the above statements, choose the mis appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Option A:

    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

  2. Option B:

    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

  3. Option C:

    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

    Correct
  4. Option D:

    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

Both mitochondria and chloroplasts are double membrane bound cell organelles.

Transport of ions occurs across the inner membrane of mitochondria. The inner membrane of

chloroplast isimpermeable to ions and metabolites. Therefore, it is said that inner membrane of

mitochondria is relatively more permeable to that of chloroplast.

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Exam
NEET (UG) 2024
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Reproductive Health
Topic
Population Explosion and Birth Control - Contraceptives
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