Question

Assertion (A) Energy is stored in mitochondria in the form of ATP.

Reason (R): Mitochondria possess DNA.

Answer 1

Correct option: (b) Both assertion(A) and reason(R) are true, but reason(R) is not the correct explanation for assertion.

• Mitochondria provide site for cellular respiration thus, releasing energy in the process. Therefore, mitochondria are known as 'Power Houses of the cell".
• The cells use this energy for performing of cellular functions.
• The mitochondria contain their own DNA known as mitochondrial DNA.
• Therefore, both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for assertion.