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A technique used for the separation of materials according to their relative masses is known as centrifugation. Heavier substances will sink to the bottom while those with less mass will float. Name the cellular organelle concentrated at the top of the centrifuged mixture of a cell culture on the basis of density gradient centrifugation.

A
Nuclei
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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C
Mitochondria
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Ribosomes
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E
Membrane-bound proteins
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Solution

The correct option is C Mitochondria
The organelles of the cell differ with each other due to their various shape and size. These are separated from the whole cell for further analysis of specific parts. On differential centrifugation, the cellular components. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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