Question

What is the smallest organelle in a cell?

Answer 1

Smallest organelle of the cell

1. Ribosomes are the smallest organelle present in the cell irrespective of the type of the cell.
2. These are a complex of ribosomal RNA molecules and proteins that is responsible to carry out protein synthesis.
3. Ribosomes are spheroidal dense particles ranging from 20-30 nm in diameter.