Question

In the following question, two statements are given one labelled Assertion
(A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the
options given below.
Assertion: Mitochondria are considered as the powerhouse of the cell.
Reason: Mitochondria are responsible for the synthesis of ATP.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion (A).
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion (A).
(A) is true but (R) is false.
(A) is false but (R) is true.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mitochondria is also known as powerhouse of the cell as it produces energy rich ATP molecules. The inner membrane of Mitochondria has oxysomes which is the site of ATP synthesis.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.'