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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A – 2; B – 1; C – 3; D – 4
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- A. Photosynthesis: Carried out in the Chloroplast (2) containing photosynthetic pigments.
- B. Mineral uptake: Regulated by transport proteins embedded in the Plasma membrane (1).
- C. Respiration (Aerobic cellular respiration): Generates ATP predominantly in the Mitochondria (3).
- D. Protein synthesis: Carried out by Ribosomes (4) via translation of mRNA.
Matching Photosynthesis -> Chloroplast (A-2) and Protein synthesis -> Ribosomes (D-4) instantly pinpoints code (c).
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