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Assertion : The content of inner compartment of mitochondria is called matrix.
Reason : The outer membrane forms a number of infoldings called cristae.

A

If both assertion and reason are true amnd reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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C
The inner membrane of mitochondria forms a number of infoldings called the cristae (sign. : crista) towards the matrix. The cristae increase the surface area.
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