Question

The smallest organelle in the cell is ________.

• A. lysosome
• B. ribosome
• C. mitochondria
• D. peroxisome

Answer 1

The correct option is B

ribosome

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ribosomes are the primary site of protein synthesis or translation.
2. Ribosomes measure around 20 nm.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Lysosomes or "suicidal bags" of the cell measure around 200-500 nm.

Option C:

1. Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell are the sites of cellular respiration.
2. They measure around 3000 nm.

Option D:

1. Peroxisomes undergo the oxidation of biomolecules and helps in membrane synthesis.
2. They measure around 200-500 nm.

Final answer: The smallest organelle in the cell is the ribosome.