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Assertion :Mitochondria is called power house of cell. Reason: Mitochondria produce ADP.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

Mitochondria are organelles present in the eukaryotic cells. They are involved in the cellular respiration. They releases energy from food. They generate energy rich molecules, ATP from cellular respiration which is later used for other process. Hence, mitochondria are called as the powerhouses of the cell, but it generates ATP as the final energy compound and not ADP.
So, the correct answer is 'Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect'


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