Question

Which of the following statements is not true:

• A. Both mitochondria and chloroplasts provide energy to cells in the same way.
• B. Both mitochondria and chloroplasts have more than one membrane.
• C. Only chloroplasts contain the pigment chlorophyll
• D. Both animal and plant cells contain mitochondria.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both mitochondria and chloroplasts provide energy to cells in the same way.

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Both mitochondria and chloroplasts are double membrane-bound organelles.
2. Chloroplasts are absent in animal cells, unlike the mitochondria which are present in plant and animal cells.
3. Chloroplasts contain the photosynthetic pigment called "chlorophyll" that is green in color and that traps the sun's energy for the production of food.
4. Mitochondria are sites for cellular respiration and are responsible for energy generation in the storage form of ATP for the proper functioning of the cells.

Final answer: Both mitochondria and chloroplasts provide energy to cells in the same way, that is not true.