Question

When a plant cell is treated by cellulase and pectinase enzymes, which of the following is obtained?

• A. Chloroplast
• B. Leucoplast
• C. Protoplast
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Protoplast

Plant cells are surrounded by a well-developed cell wall which is dead at maturity. The plant cell wall is made up of cellulose and pectin. If a plant cell is treated with cellulase and pectinase, the cell wall will be digested away and living protoplasts will be released. The cell without a cell wall is called as protoplast.

So, the correct answer is 'Protoplast'