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Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?


A

Nucleus

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B

Mitochondrion

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C

Chloroplast

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D

Golgi apparatus

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Solution

The correct option is C

Chloroplast


The correct option is (C).

  1. Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant and algal cells.
  2. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll pigment, which absorbs sunlight for the process of photosynthesis.

Option (A):

  1. Nucleus controls all the activities of the cell.
  2. It is responsible for genetic characteristics.
  3. It synthesizes and stores proteins.

Option (B):

  1. Mitochondria act as sites of energy production. So they are also called the powerhouses of the cell.

Option (D):

  1. Golgi apparatus secretes enzymes, hormones and proteins.

Final answer: Chloroplast is found in plant cells but not in animal cells.


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