Question

Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement $1$: In prokaryotes, mitochondria are absent.
Statement $2$: In prokaryotes, mesosomes are present which help in respiration.

• A. Both statements $1$ and $2$ are correct
• B. Statement $1$ is correct but statement $2$ is incorrect
• C. Statement $1$ is incorrect but statement $2$ is correct
• D. Both statements $1$ and $2$ are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements $1$ and $2$ are correct

Mitochondria are absent in prokaryotes. Mesosomes are characteristic circular to villiform specialization of the cell membrane of bacteria that develop as an ingrowth from the plasma membrane. It helps in nucleoid replication and cell division. Mesosomes also help in respiration.

So, the correct answer is 'Both statements 1 and 2 are correct'.