The spherical structure that contains the genetic material in a cell is

Cell wall

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Ribosome

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Nucleus

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Mitochondria

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Nucleus

The spherical structure that contains the genetic material is the nucleus. A cell wall is a structural layer surrounding some types of cells, such as plant cells, situated outside the cell membrane. Ribosomes are organelles that make protein. The main function of mitochondria is to produce the energy currency of the cell, ATP.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 3
Read the different combinations of terms given below:

(a) cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, plastid
(b) cell wall, nucleus, ribosome, chromosome
(c) cell membrane, mitochondria, ribosome, chromosome
(d) cell membrane, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast

The correct combination of terms with reference to an animal cell is ___.

Q. The short and thick structure found in a nucleus which contains the genetic material and is only visible during cell division is called ___ .

Q. Question 46
Name the two organelles in a plant cell that contain their own genetic material and ribosome.

Q. A, B, C and D are basic parts of a cell.What are A, B, C and D?

Q. The spherical structure organelle that contains the genetic material is

Join BYJU'S Learning Program