Biology · CELL 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 divide inside eukaryotic cells by the process of fission. Reason (R): The mitochondrial matrix possesses multiple linear double-stranded DNA molecules and 80S cytoplasmic ribosomes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.