Biology · CELL THE UNIT OF LIFE
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements:\n Statement I: The ribosomes of chloroplasts are 70S, which are smaller than the cytoplasmic 80S ribosomes of eukaryotic cells.\n Statement II: The inner membrane of the chloroplast is comparatively more permeable to solutes than its outer membrane. \nIn the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct answer · Option C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Explanation
Chloroplast ribosomes are indeed 70S (smaller than 80S cytoplasmic ones), but the inner chloroplast membrane is relatively less permeable than the outer membrane.