Question

Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both double membrane bound organelles.

Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared to chloroplast.

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

Options

• Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

• Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

• Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

• Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Answer 1

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Explanation:

Chloroplasts and mitochondria are both cell organelles with double membranes. Because they have particular transporters for the selective transport of ions, the inner membranes of mitochondria and chloroplasts are impermeable.