Which of the following organelles is bounded by a double membrane?
A
Lysosome
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B
Nucleolus
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C
Ribosome
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D
Plastid
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Solution
The correct option is D Plastid Plastids are double membrane-bound organelles. They are responsible for storing and making food in a cell. They contain pigments which are used in the process of photosynthesis. They also contain pigments responsible for the colour of the cell. Plastids are the major organelles found in plant and algal cells.