Statement A: The number of mitochondria in a cell does not correspond to the function of the cell. Statement B: Mitochondria are common to both plant and animal cells.

Statement A is correct, statement B is incorrect.

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Statement B is correct, statement A is incorrect.

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Both the statements A and B are correct.

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Both the statements A and B are incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is B Statement B is correct, statement A is incorrect.
The number of mitochondria per cell varies according to the function and the volume of the cells, there may be 50-5000 mitochondria in a cell. The number may reach up to 5,00,000 in some kind of Protozoa. They are found both in plant and animal cells.

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Q. Statement A: The number of mitochondria in a cell does not correspond to the function of the cell. Statement B: Mitochondria are common to both plant and animal cells.

Q. Assertion :Mitochondria are common to both pant and animal cells.
Reason: The number of mitochondria in a cell does not correspond to the function of the cell.

Q. Read the two statements, a and b.
Statement a. The number of mitochondria in a cell do not correspond to the function of the cell.
Statement b. Mitochondria are common to both plant and animal cells.
Choose the correct option from those given.

Mitochondria are called powerhouses of the cell. Which of the following observations support this statement?
(a) Mitochondria synthesise ATP
(b) Mitochondria have a double membrane
(c) The enzymes of the Krebs cycle and the cytochromes are found in mitochondria.
(d) Mitochondria are found in almost all plants and animal cells.

Q. The right statement among the following related to cell organelle in a cell is
(A) Plastids without colouring pigment are more in anima cells.
(B) Mitochondria are more in number in muscle cells of animals.
(C) Vacuoles are more in plant cell.

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