Biology
Assertion (A): Cisternae are the finger-like projections arising from the inner walls of mitochondria.
Reason (R): These projections increase the surface area of the inner membrane and help in the production of ATP.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
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Answer
A is False and R is True.
Reason — The finger-like projections inside mitochondria are called cristae, not cisternae. Cristae increase the surface area of the inner mitochondrial membrane, which helps in ATP production.
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