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Which of the following organelles is enclosed in a single membrane?


A

Nuclei

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B

Lysosomes

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C

Chloroplasts

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D

Mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is B

Lysosomes


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Lysosomes are sac-like entities budded off from the Golgi body which contain digestive enzymes.

2. Lysosomes are enclosed by a single membrane that helps to maintain an acidic environment within the cell.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A :

1. Nucleus is the spherical structure located in the center of the cell.

2. Nucleus is surrounded by a double-layered nuclear membrane made up of lipids and proteins.

3. Nuclear membrane separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm and contains small pores called nuclear pores to exchange materials.

Option C :

1. Chloroplast is a double-layered membrane structure that consists of a green pigment called chlorophyll.

2. The outer membrane of the chloroplast is attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, and the inner membrane possesses protein.

Option D

1. Mitochondria are rod-shaped structures surrounded by a double-layered membrane.

2. The outer membrane is smooth and porous while the inner membrane is folded into finger-like projections called cristae which increase the surface area for metabolic activities.

Final answer: Lysosomes organelle is enclosed in a single membrane.


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