Question

Which of the following organelles is absent in animal cells?

• A. Mitochondria
• B. Nucleus
• C. Cell membrane
• D. Plastids

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Plastids

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Plastids are of three types: Chloroplasts, Leucoplasts and Chromoplasts.
2. They are present only in plant cells.
3. The plastids are either responsible for manufacturing food or storage of food materials or imparting colours to fruits and flowers.

Explanation of the incorrect option :

Option A:

1. Mitochondria is present in both plant and animal cells.
2. They are responsible for ATP generation.

Option B:

1. Nucleus is present in both plant and animal cells.
2. It controls all the cellular activities.

Option C:

1. Cell membrane is present in both plant and animal cells.
2. It is semi-permeable in nature and surrounds the cytoplasm.

Final answer : The organelle which is present only in plant cells are Plastids.