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Q · Unit of Life: CellMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. Both mitochondria and chloroplasts have double membranes. 2. Both have circular DNA. 3. Both are present in all eukaryotic cells. Which is/are correct?
TopicUnit of Life: Cell
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Only mitochondria are present in all eukaryotic cells; chloroplasts only in plants and algae.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only