NEETBotanyCell - The Unit of Life
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Mitochondria, chloroplasts and peroxisomes are not considered as part of the endomembrane system. Reason (R): Their functions are not coordinated with the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, lysosomes and vacuoles. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options g
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct answer
A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, the endomembrane system includes the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), Golgi complex, lysosomes, and vacuoles because their functions are coordinated. Since the functions of mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes are not coordinated with the components of the endomembrane system, they are excluded from it. Therefore, the Assertion (A) is a true statement and the Reason (R) provides the exact and correct explanation for it. Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of