Consider the following statements regarding Mitochondria:
1. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate ATP.
2. They have their own DNA and can replicate independently.
3. Mitochondria are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding Mitochondria:
1. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate ATP.
2. They have their own DNA and can replicate independently.
3. Mitochondria are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Mitochondria generate ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), the energy currency of the cell.
Statement 2 is correct: They contain their own circular DNA and can replicate independently, suggesting an evolutionary origin from bacteria.
Statement 3 is not correct: Mitochondria are absent in prokaryotic cells like bacteria.

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Consider the following statements regarding Mitochondria: 1. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because they generate ATP. 2. They have their own DNA and can replicate independently. 3. Mitochondria are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3